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semivitreous

American  
[sem-ee-vi-tree-uhs, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈvɪ tri əs, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. partially vitreous.

semivitreous British  
/ ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs /

adjective

  1. partially vitreous

  2. ceramics not wholly impervious to liquid

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Etymology

Origin of semivitreous

First recorded in 1775–85; semi- + vitreous

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