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
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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
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
The Hanford site in Benton County is at a pivotal moment, set to finally transform the nuclear leftovers of a century past into glass that can be safely stored — a process called vitrification.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
That they have undergone the most violent action of fire is evident from the complete vitrification which has taken place in many of the masses.
From Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity by Robert Patterson
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