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Vitreous Definition & Meaning

vitreous
adjective
  1. of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye; "the vitreous chamber"
  2. relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass; "vitreous rocks"; "vitreous silica"
  3. (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it; "glazed pottery"; "glassy porcelain"; "hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures"

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Frequently asked questions

What does vitreous mean?
of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye; "the vitreous chamber" relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass; "vitreous rocks"; "vitreous silica" (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it; "glazed pottery"; "glassy porcelain"; "hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures"
What part of speech is vitreous?
Vitreous is an adjective.
How many definitions does vitreous have?
Vitreous has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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