vitrescent

vitrescent
/vi tres"euhnt/, adj.
1. becoming glass.
2. tending to become glass.
3. capable of being formed into glass.
[1750-60; < L vitr(um) glass + -ESCENT]

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  • vitrescent — vi·tres·cent …   English syllables

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  • vitrescent — adj. tending to become glass. Derivatives: vitrescence n …   Useful english dictionary

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  • vitrescence — və̇.ˈtresən(t)s noun ( s) Etymology: from vitrescent, after such pairs as English adolescent : adolescence : the quality or state of being or becoming vitreous …   Useful english dictionary

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