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/
Korean meaning: 유리질의, 유리 같은
Korean pronunciation: **비**트리어스
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
The mysterious vitreous sphere demands serious study!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'vitrum'(유리)에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 로마인들이 유리 제작 기술을 발달시키면서 생긴 용어입니다. 유리의 투명하고 단단한 성질을 나타내는 형용사로 발전했습니다.
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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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