1. to change from a glassy state to a crystalline state
Usage: technical; materials science

Examples

• The glass began to devitrify when heated to high temperatures.
• Volcanic glass can devitrify over geological time periods.
• The ceramic material will devitrify if the cooling process is too slow.
• Scientists studied how the sample would devitrify under controlled conditions.
• Ancient obsidian artifacts sometimes devitrify due to weathering.
• The manufacturer must prevent the glass from devitrifying during production.