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What does vitrification mean?

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Noun
  1. A process of converting a material into a glass-like amorphous solid which is free of any crystalline structure, either by the quick removal or addition of heat, or by mixing with an additive.
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Immobilization includes vitrification and encasing nuclear material in ceramic.
But some researchers have developed a preservation technique called vitrification, essentially glassifying cells.
Current methods involve many solvent extraction cycles and vitrification after nitric acid treatment and evaporation.
The plutonium and uranium from spent fuel are recyclable and final waste can be stored or buried after the process of vitrification.
As far as regards artists' colours, therefore, vitrification does not impart permanence.
The bus ride from the vitrification Plant back to tour headquarters was long.

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