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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The composition of the vitrification solution plays a key role in how well the tissue survives the process.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
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
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
The heatup of a second melter at the Hanford site vitrification plant began early Tuesday morning, and by Wednesday morning it had reached 300 degrees.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
The more perfect the vitrification, the closer will be the contact of the particles, and consequently the greater the diminution of bulk.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by L. Arnoux
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