devitrification
/diːˌvɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which a glassy or amorphous material turns into a crystalline solid, often making it brittle or cloudy.
- The old window panes showed signs of devitrification, becoming cloudy and fragile.
- Devitrification of volcanic glass can create interesting rock formations.
- Scientists study devitrification to understand how certain ceramics age over time.
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