Definition

Able to be turned into glass through heating and melting.

Example

The material is vitrifiable, making it suitable for glass production.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials can be vitrifiable?

Really? I had no idea what that meant until now!

Yeah, it means they can turn into glass when heated.

That's fascinating! I always thought glass was just made from sand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vitrifiable → It is formed from "vitrum" (meaning glass) and the suffix "-ifiable" (meaning capable of being). The word "vitrifiable" means capable of being turned into glass or having the properties of glass.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vitrum' which means glass, and remember that 'vitrifiable' refers to something that can be made into glass.

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