vitrification

in polymer science
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12818
Formation of a polymer glass from a polymer melt.
Note: Vitrification is usually brought about by cooling.
Source:
PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. (Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)) on page 1044 [Terms] [Paper]