Vitrification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029798",
  "term": "Vitrification",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The transformation of a liquid to a glassy solid i.e., without the formation of crystals during the cooling process.\n\n2. The process of immobilizing waste that produces a glass-like solid that permanently captures the radioactive materials.",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)",
    "DOE Glossary of Terms Related to CERCLA, EPCRA, PPA, RCRA and TSCA at http://homer.ornl.gov/sesa/environment/guidance/cercla/gloss97.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/vitrification/"
}