vitreous — having the appearance or qualities of glass; glassy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the appearance or qualities of glass; glassy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪtriəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vitreous dinnerware was so shiny that guests often mistook it for actual glass!
- The doctor explained that the vitreous humor in my eye was perfectly healthy.
- The ceramic tile had a vitreous surface that reflected light beautifully.
vitreous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɪtriəs/]
having the appearance or qualities of glass; glassy
having the appearance or qualities of glass; glassy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin vitrum, meaning 'glass.' The term emerged as the Romans developed advanced glassmaking techniques, becoming an adjective to describe the transparent and hard qualities characteristic of glass.
Breakdown
vitrum (glass) + -ous (suffix denoting quality or state). The adjective formation indicates 'resembling or having the nature of glass.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's vitreous dinnerware was so shiny that guests often mistook it for actual glass!”
“The doctor explained that the vitreous humor in my eye was perfectly healthy.”
“The ceramic tile had a vitreous surface that reflected light beautifully.”
“After the intense heat treatment, the material became completely vitreous and transparent.”
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