Translation guide
The process of converting something into glass or a glass-like substance, typically through heat. In Japanese, this is expressed with technical terms derived from the root for 'glass' (ガラス) or 'vitreous' (硝子/ガラス).
The process of turning a material into glass or a glassy state, especially in materials science, ceramics, or nuclear waste disposal.
Vitrification technology for radioactive waste is advancing.
Uses the kanji for 'glass' (硝子). More formal or written, but less common than ガラス化.
This material vitrifies at high temperatures.
Direct loanword from English. Used in highly specialized contexts, but may not be widely understood.
Vitrification is the process of glass solidification.
The process of cooling biological material to a glass-like state without ice crystal formation, used in cryopreservation.
The act of making something glassy or vitreous in appearance or texture, not necessarily a technical process.
The term ガラス化 is the standard translation across most fields. If the context is clearly cryobiology or materials science, no additional clarification is needed. For general audiences, you may need to explain the process.
Directly translating 'vitrification' as ビトリフィケーション is rare and may sound overly technical or foreign. Stick to ガラス化 unless you are in a very specialized international context.
The vitrification preservation method increases cell survival rates.
Volcanic rock becomes vitreous when cooled rapidly.