"Vitrines" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A show case or a glass display case, typically in a shop.
Vitrification, also known as vitrification or vitrifacture, is the process of converting a substance into a glassy state.
Vitrifiable refers to the property of a substance being able to resist or withstand being melted at high temperatures, without losing its shape or becoming disordered. This term is often used in the context of materials science and glazing.<br><br>A vitrifiable substance is one that can be heated to a high temperature, often above its melting point, without undergoing significant physical changes, such as shrinking, expanding, or losing its shape. It is able to maintain its glass-like consistency and transparency, even in extreme heat.
Vitrinite is a type of maceral, a macromolecular substance found in various types of coal, especially brown coal. The term is used in petrography and geochemistry.
The word "vitriolation" is a less common term that refers to the act of pouring or throwing sulfuric acid or vitriol (a strong mineral acid) on someone or something. This term is often used in a historical or literary context to describe a form of torture, maiming, or violent punishment.
Used to describe a extremely strong and bitter criticism or attack, often with a sense of strong dislike or hatred for the person being attacked, usually expressed in a harsh or abusive manner.