Phenomena and Processes

Vitrification

The transformation of a liquid to a glassy solid i.e., without the formation of crystals during the cooling process.

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Abstract

The transformation of a liquid to a glassy solid i.e., without the formation of crystals during the cooling process.

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8 entry terms
  • Glass Transition
  • Glass-Liquid Transition
  • Liquid-Glass Transition
  • Glass Liquid Transition
  • Liquid Glass Transition
  • Transition, Glass
  • Transition, Glass-Liquid
  • Transition, Liquid-Glass

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, radiation effects.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Cryopreservation (1984-2010)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vitrification. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058989. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058989
  2. Vitrification. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitrification
  3. Vitrification. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1072553