Vitreous refers to a surface material on some plumbing fixtures derived from or consisting of glass. It is low in porosity and is translucent.

See also:
"Vitreous" is in the NAICS Code "327111"
(Vitreous China Plumbing Fixture and China and Earthenware Bathroom Accessories ManufacturingVitreous China Plumbing Fixture and China and Earthenware Bathroom Accessories Manufacturing)

Ref: 86462/2006-09-14


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Vitreous china (Vitreous china refers to a clay material with a ...)
Porcelain enamel (Porcelain enamel is referring to vitreous enamel. ..)
Vitreous clay ( Vitreous clay is a kind of clay that has been ...)
Fireclay (Fireclay refers to a variation of vitreous china ...)
porosity (A porosity is a measure of the water-bearing. ..)

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