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semivitreous

[ sem-ee-vi-tree-uh s, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈvɪ tri əs, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective (of ceramics)

partially vitreous.

Nearby words

  1. semitransparent,
  2. semitrivial name,
  3. semitropical,
  4. semitruck,
  5. semivegetarian,
  6. semivocal,
  7. semivowel,
  8. semiweekly,
  9. semiyearly,
  10. semmelweis

Origin of semivitreous

First recorded in 1775–85; semi- + vitreous
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British Dictionary definitions for semivitreous

semivitreous

/ (ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs) /

adjective

partially vitreous
ceramics not wholly impervious to liquid
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