Looking for the meaning of the word VITRIFY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VITRIFY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Vitrify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from French vitrifier or based on Latin vitrum ‘glass’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɪtrɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
convert (something) into glass or a glasslike substance, typically by exposure to heat
Short Definition:convert something into glass or glasslike substance
Examples:- the option of vitrifying nuclear waste presents problems
- glazes and paintings on pottery are vitrified by firing in the furnace
- the use of vitrified clay pipes inside buildings is prohibited
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