vitrified

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui a été transformé en verre ou en une substance vitreuse par la chaleur et la fusion. Surtout employé dans des contextes techniques, historiques ou géologiques, plutôt rare dans l'usage courant.

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.

   vitrifié (glacé ou fusionné avec du verre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfusedglassedglassyglazedvitreous

   Antonymesporousrawunglazed

• Verbe signifiant transformer ou se transformer en verre ou en substance vitreuse, généralement sous l'effet de la chaleur et de la fusion.

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.

   Vitrifier (convertir en verre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesglaze

2. Become glassyC2formalscientific

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

   Se vitrifier

   • 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.

   Synonymesglassglaze