vitrificate in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

VITRIFICATE: to transform a substance, especially clay or minerals, into a glass-like, durable material through the application of intense heat.

The intense heat caused the clay to vitrificate, transforming it into a durable ceramic.
Scientists are studying how certain minerals can vitrificate when exposed to extreme temperatures.
In the glass-making process, silica must vitrificate to create a smooth, solid surface.
The ancient artisans knew how to vitrificate their pottery to enhance its strength and longevity.
During volcanic eruptions, lava can vitrificate upon cooling, forming obsidian.