Semivitreous
[sem-ee-vi-tree-uh s, sem-ahy-] /ˌsɛm iˈvɪ tri əs, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
adjective, (of ceramics)
1.
partially vitreous.
semivitreous
/ˌsɛmɪˈvɪtrɪəs/
adjective
1.
partially vitreous
2.
(ceramics) not wholly impervious to liquid
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