devitrify
Chemistry. to deprive, wholly or partly, of vitreous character or properties.
Petrology. (of a volcanic rock or particle) to undergo a change in texture from glassy to crystalline.
Origin of devitrify
1Other words from devitrify
- de·vit·ri·fi·a·ble, adjective
- de·vit·ri·fi·ca·tion, noun
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How to use devitrify in a sentence
The presence of aluminum compounds appears to have some influence on the tendency of the glass to resist devitrification.
A Handbook of Laboratory Glass-Blowing | Bernard D. BolasIt is termed devitrification, but is a very slow process unless the solid is in a plastic state.
Devitrification is one of the worst faults glass can possibly have.
Laboratory Manual of Glass-Blowing | Francis C. FraryWith a little care and experience, devitrification can be absolutely avoided.
The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame | W. A. ShenstoneSilica is very apt to exhibit a phenomenon resembling devitrification during working.
The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame | W. A. Shenstone
British Dictionary definitions for devitrify
/ (diːˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ) /
to change from a vitreous state to a crystalline state
to lose or cause to lose the properties of a glass and become brittle and opaque
Derived forms of devitrify
- devitrification, noun
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