Vitrification (noun)

1. The process of converting a material into a glass-like substance through heating and cooling.
2. The state of being converted into a glass-like substance.

Origin:

From the latin word "vitrum" meaning "glass" and the suffix "-ification" meaning "the act of making something".

Examples:

1. Vitrification is a process used to stabilize nuclear waste.
2. The vitrification of ceramics has led to more durable products.
3. The process of vitrification was used to preserve the ancient Egyptian glass.
4. The vitrification of sand can be used to create glass.
5. The vitrification of steel is a process to create a more durable material.