vitrifaction

Meanings

• noun

  The process of converting a substance into glass or a solid, translucent state through the application of heat and pressure.

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Variants

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vitrifiable , vitrification , vitrifications , vitrified , vitrifies , vitrify , vitrifying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vitrificare', meaning 'to make glass' or 'to glass over'.

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Trivia

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1. Vitrifaction was used in ancient Rome to create decorative mosaics.

2. Some types of obsidian, a volcanic glass, form through a natural vitrifaction process.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sintering: A related concept to vitrifaction, sintering is the process of bonding together particles of a material without melting them to the point of liquefaction. This process is often used in the production of ceramics and other materials.

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Culture

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Vitrifaction has been used in various fields such as archaeology, geology, and materials science. In archaeology, vitrified soil and pottery have been discovered, indicating the use of high temperatures in ancient civilizations. In materials science, vitrifaction is used to create glass and certain types of ceramics.

How to Memorize "vitrifaction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of heating a substance until it turns into a solid, translucent state. Imagine the application of pressure to help the substance transform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vitrifaction' with the process of creating glass or turning a substance into a solid, translucent state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Vitri' means glass and 'faction' means making. So, Vitrifaction is the process of making glass.

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