vitrified

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas durch Hitze und Schmelzen in Glas oder eine glasartige Substanz umgewandelt wurde. Im Alltag heute weitgehend veraltet, kommt vor allem in historischen oder technischen Kontexten vor.

An adjective describing something that has been converted into glass or a glass-like substance through heat and fusion. Now largely obsolete in common usage, found mainly in historical or technical contexts.

1. Glazed or fused with glassC1formal

   Describes a material, especially ceramics, that has been treated to have a glassy, shiny, and non-porous surface.

   Glasig gebrannt

   • The vitrified tiles are highly resistant to stains and moisture.
   • Ancient potters discovered how to create vitrified surfaces on their wares.
   • The laboratory uses vitrified containers for storing chemicals.

   Synonymefusedglassedglassyglazedvitreous

   Antonymeporousrawunglazed

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas in Glas oder eine glasartige Substanz umzuwandeln oder selbst glasartig zu werden, meist durch Hitze und Schmelzen; auch in der Keramik das Versiegeln der Oberfläche durch Schmelzen.

A verb meaning to convert or be converted into glass or a glassy substance, typically through heat and fusion.

1. Convert to glassC2formalscientific

   To transform a material into glass or a glass-like substance through the application of intense heat.

   Zu Glas machen

   • The high temperatures in the kiln vitrify the clay, making it waterproof.
   • In some industrial processes, they vitrify hazardous waste to trap it safely.
   • The sand was vitrified by the lightning strike, forming a natural glass tube.

   Synonymeglaze

2. Become glassyC2formalscientific

   To undergo a process of becoming glassy or glass-like in structure or appearance.

   glasig werden

   • The volcanic ash began to vitrify upon contact with the extreme heat of the lava.
   • Certain ceramics vitrify when fired at the correct temperature.
   • The material will vitrify if cooled rapidly from a molten state.

   Synonymeglassglaze