definitions

semivitreous

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

adjective (of ceramics)

partially vitreous.

Nearby words

semitransparent, semitrivial name, semitropical, semitruck, semivegetarian, semivitreous, semivocal, semivowel, semiweekly, semiyearly, 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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