vitriform

[Lat. vitrum =gla , and form a resembling gla . =form.] Having the form or appearance of gla ; vit-ri-fỹ, v. t. & i. [Fr. vitrifier, from Lat. vit rum =gla , and facio (pa . fio ) =to make.] A. Trans.: To convert into gla or a gla y substance by heat and fusion. B. In trans.: To become gla ; to be converted into gla . "Besides we see metals will vitrify ."-Bacon: Physio logical Remains . IMG:content-0552.png:[blocks in formation] vitta