What does vitrify mean?
Definitions for vitrify
ˈvɪ trəˌfaɪvit·ri·fy
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Princeton's WordNet
vitrifyverb
change into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat
vitrifyverb
undergo vitrification; become glassy or glass-like
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vitrifyverb
to be made into glass, especially through heat
Etymology: From Latin vitrum ‘glass’ + -fy.
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vitrify
To vitrify means to transform (a material) into glass or a glassy substance by heat, or to become glassy. This is typically done through extreme heat or through a process of fusion. It can also refer to giving a glass-like appearance to a surface.
Webster Dictionary
Vitrifyverb
to convert into, or cause to resemble, glass or a glassy substance, by heat and fusion
Vitrifyverb
to become glass; to be converted into glass
Etymology: [F. vitrifier; L. vitrum glass + -ficare to make. See Vitreous, -fy.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vitrify in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vitrify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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