vitrification

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс превращения материала в стеклообразное, некристаллическое твердое вещество или полученное стекловидное вещество.

A noun referring to the process of converting a material into a glass-like, non-crystalline solid, or the resulting glassy substance.

uncountable

1. The process of becoming vitreousC2formalscientific

   The transformation of a material into a glass-like, non-crystalline solid by rapid cooling or chemical means.

   Процесс превращения в стеклообразное состояние

   • Vitrification of nuclear waste is used to stabilize it for long-term storage.
   • The rapid cooling of lava can lead to the vitrification of certain minerals.
   • Scientists study the vitrification process to create new types of glass ceramics.

2. A vitrified substanceC2formalscientific

   The glassy result or product of being vitrified.

   Стекловидное вещество

   • The ancient pottery showed signs of vitrification from the intense heat of the kiln.
   • The vitrification on the surface of the rock gave it a shiny, smooth appearance.
   • The sample was a perfect vitrification, with no visible crystals.

   Synonymsglassglaze