What does glassify mean?
Glassify means (transitive) Synonym of vitrify: to convert a silica-bearing material to a glasslike substance by applying heat..
Glassify
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Meaning
(transitive) Synonym of vitrify: to convert a silica-bearing material to a glasslike substance by applying heat..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) Synonym of vitrify: to convert a silica-bearing material to a glasslike substance by applying heat.
- (transitive) To the convert sand or soil of (a particular geographic area) to a glasslike state using the heat from a thermonuclear detonation.
- (transitive) To convert (radioactive waste) into a glasslike substance for long-term storage.
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Word Forms
- glassifies
- glassifying
- glassified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for glassify?
Common synonyms include vitrify.
What is the opposite of glassify?
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How do you use glassify in a sentence?
Use glassify where its definition matches the intended context.
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