vitriform

Meanings

• noun

  A vitriform is a glass or other transparent material shaped like a teardrop or pear, used as a decorative object.

  - "The artist created a beautiful vitriform sculpture using colored glass."
  - "The antique vitriform on the windowsill caught the sunlight and shimmered."

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Variants

List of all variants of vitriform that leads to same result
vitrifiable , vitrification , vitrifications , vitrified , vitrifies , vitrify , vitrifying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vitro' meaning glass, and the suffix 'formis' meaning shape.

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Trivia

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1. The largest vitriform ever made weighed over 1,000 pounds.

2. The ancient Romans believed that vitriforms brought good luck and prosperity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Teardrop: A shape resembling a teardrop is a common form for vitriforms.

2. Glass art: Vitriforms are a type of glass art that involves shaping molten glass into teardrop or pear shapes.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, vitriforms were used as decorative objects and were often placed in gardens or public spaces. They were also used as symbols of tears or mourning.

How to Memorize "vitriform"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a transparent pear-shaped object made of glass.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a tear falling from the sky, shaped like a pearl or teardrop.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'vitriform' as 'vitro' meaning glass, and 'form' meaning shape.

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