Vitrify

usgb/ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/
verb

To turn into glass or a substance like glass.

The intense heat from the explosion caused the sand to vitrify.
Visual representation of "vitrify" - To turn into glass or a substance like glass

Often appears as...

  • vitrify the sand
  • vitrify nuclear waste

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Transformation process

Vitrify implies a conversion, where something changes into glass or becomes glass-like.

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The artisan managed to vitrify the clay into beautiful glass beads.
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Intense conditions

The process of vitrifying often involves extreme heat or conditions to create the glass state.

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To vitrify the ceramic glaze, it must be fired at a high temperature.
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Technical usage

Typically used in scientific and technical contexts, 'vitrify' is not a common word in casual conversation.

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The procedure to vitrify the lava into obsidian was a success.
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