Definition

The process where glass turns into a crystalline structure due to slow cooling, resulting in the formation of small crystals.

Example

The devitrification of the glass caused it to lose its transparency and become cloudy.

Conversation

I was reading about devitrification in glass-making yesterday.

Oh really? What is that exactly?

It's when small crystals form in glass due to slow cooling.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know glass could change like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Devitrification → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "vitrum" (meaning glass) and "-fication" (meaning the process of making). The word describes the process of converting glass into a crystalline form, effectively taking it away from its glassy state.

Memory Tip

Think of the process that takes glass ('vitrum') and changes it into a crystalline form by moving it 'away' ('de-'). This helps you remember that 'devitrification' is about transforming glass.

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