vitrification

American  

[vi-truh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌvɪ trə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

Also vitrifaction

noun

1. act or process of vitrifying; state of being vitrified.

2. something vitrified.

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vitrification British  

/ ˌvɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the process or act of vitrifying or the state of being vitrified

2. something that is or has been vitrified

3. short for embryo vitrification

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Etymology

Origin of vitrification

First recorded in 1720–30; vitri(fy) + -fication

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Example Sentences

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vitrification

To keep organs viable outside the body for longer periods, scientists rely on a process called vitrification.

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

That mixture is pumped into melters, giant 300-ton devices that are the “heart” of the vitrification process.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

"Furthermore, our successful analysis contributes to understanding phase-transitions, such as vitrification and crystallization of materials, and provides the mathematical descriptions necessary for controlling material structures and material properties."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023

In the body of our whin-stone, on the contrary, there is no mark of calcination or vitrification.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by James Hutton

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