semivitreous

[ sem-ee-vi-tree-uh s, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈvɪ tri əs, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective (of ceramics)

partially vitreous.

Origin of semivitreous

First recorded in 1775–85; semi- + vitreous

British Dictionary definitions for semi-vitreous

semivitreous
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs) /

adjective

partially vitreous
ceramics not wholly impervious to liquid