Vitreous
adjective
Something that is like glass or relates to glass.
His eyes had a vitreous sheen, like shiny glass marbles.
Often appears as...
- vitreous luster
- vitreous enamel
adjective
Referring to the vitreous humor, a jelly-like substance in the eye located between the lens and the retina.
The doctor explained the degeneration in the vitreous of his eye due to age.
Often appears as...
- vitreous detachment
- vitreous hemorrhage
adjective
Something that is like glass or relates to glass.
His eyes had a vitreous sheen, like shiny glass marbles.
Often appears as...
- vitreous luster
- vitreous enamel
adjective
Referring to the vitreous humor, a jelly-like substance in the eye located between the lens and the retina.
The doctor explained the degeneration in the vitreous of his eye due to age.
Often appears as...
- vitreous detachment
- vitreous hemorrhage
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Material Texture
Describes the hard, smooth texture of something, similar to glass.
The sculpture had a vitreous surface, reflecting the light.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Transparent
Even though it's glass-like, 'vitreous' doesn't mean transparent.
The vase was a vitreous blue, opaque and glossy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Reference
Commonly used in art and ceramics, referring to a glassy coating or finish.
The potter explained the process of applying a vitreous glaze.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Texture
Describes the hard, smooth texture of something, similar to glass.
The sculpture had a vitreous surface, reflecting the light.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Transparent
Even though it's glass-like, 'vitreous' doesn't mean transparent.
The vase was a vitreous blue, opaque and glossy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Reference
Commonly used in art and ceramics, referring to a glassy coating or finish.
The potter explained the process of applying a vitreous glaze.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Texture
Describes the hard, smooth texture of something, similar to glass.
The sculpture had a vitreous surface, reflecting the light.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Transparent
Even though it's glass-like, 'vitreous' doesn't mean transparent.
The vase was a vitreous blue, opaque and glossy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Reference
Commonly used in art and ceramics, referring to a glassy coating or finish.
The potter explained the process of applying a vitreous glaze.
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Video examples
What are those floaty...
Floaters are tiny objects that cast shadows on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. They might be bits of tissue, red blood cells, or clumps of protein. And because they're suspended within the vitreous humor, the gel-like liquid that fills the inside of your eye,
Video examples
What are those floaty...
Floaters are tiny objects that cast shadows on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. They might be bits of tissue, red blood cells, or clumps of protein. And because they're suspended within the vitreous humor, the gel-like liquid that fills the inside of your eye,
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Quote examples
Jacques Dubochet
Swiss Scientist
The trouble with vitreous water is that vitrification should be impossible.
Quote examples
Jacques Dubochet
Swiss Scientist
The trouble with vitreous water is that vitrification should be impossible.
Example 1 of 1
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