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VITRIFIED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it

Example:

hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures

Synonyms:

glassy; vitreous; vitrified

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

glazed; shiny (having a shiny surface or coating)

Domain category:

ceramics (the art of making and decorating pottery)

 II. (verb) 

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Past simple / past participle of the verb vitrify

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