vit·re·ous (v t r - s)adj. 1. Of, relating to, resembling, or having the nature of glass; glassy. 2. Obtained or made from glass. 3. Of or relating to the vitreous humor. n. The vitreous humor. [From Latin vitreus, from vitrum, glass.] vit  re·osi·ty (- s-t), vitre·ous·ness (-s-ns) n. |
vitreous [ˈvɪtrɪəs]
adj
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of, relating to, or resembling glass
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) made of, derived from, or containing glass
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the vitreous humour or vitreous body
[from Latin vitreus made of glass, from vitrum glass; probably related to vidēre to see]
vitreously adv
| vitreous (vtr-s) Relating to or resembling glass. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  vitreous - of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye; "the vitreous chamber" |
| 2. | vitreous - relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass; "vitreous rocks"; "vitreous silica" | |
| 3. |  vitreous - (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"ceramics - the art of making and decorating pottery |
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