vitrification
Americannoun
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the process or act of vitrifying or the state of being vitrified
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something that is or has been vitrified
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short for embryo vitrification
Etymology
Origin of vitrification
Example Sentences
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By developing aqueous vitrification solutions with higher glass transition temperatures, researchers may be able to better protect organs from structural damage during freezing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
The composition of the vitrification solution plays a key role in how well the tissue survives the process.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
It does sound magical that a human being could turn into glass, but far better if studying the Guardian can prevent vaporizing, volatilization and vitrification — or saponification — of anyone else.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025
Researchers in France have studied the vitrification of nuclear waste going back to the 1950s, and the country successfully built several facilities to tackle cleanup.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024
In it the felspar retains its alkaline element, so that it can be easily melted, and is found a useful and cheap flux for the vitrification of the different mixtures.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.
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