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English adjective: vitreous

1. vitreous of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye


SamplesThe vitreous chamber.

2. vitreous relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass


SamplesVitreous rocks.
Vitreous silica.

3. vitreous (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it


SamplesGlazed pottery.
Glassy porcelain.
Hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures.


Synonymsglassy, vitrified


Similarglazed, shiny


Domain categoryceramics


Antonymsunglazed









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