vitreous

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Relating to, resembling, or derived from glass; glassy in appearance or texture.

1. Relating to the eyeC1formalmedical

   Of or relating to the vitreous humor, the clear gel that fills the inside of the eyeball.

   زُجاجِيّ

   • The vitreous body helps maintain the shape of the eye.
   • A vitreous hemorrhage can cause floaters in vision.
   • The surgeon performed a vitrectomy to remove the cloudy vitreous humor.

   المرادفاتhyaloid

2. Glass-likeC1formalscientific

   Relating to, resembling, or derived from glass; having a glassy appearance or properties.

   زُجاجيّ

   • The mineral has a vitreous luster, similar to glass.
   • Vitreous silica is used in high-temperature applications.
   • The sample exhibited a vitreous fracture when broken.

   المرادفاتglass-likeglassyhyalinehyaloid

   الأضدادdullopaque

3. Glazed ceramicsC1formaltechnical

   Describing ceramics that have a shiny, nonporous surface created by fusing a glassy coating.

   سيراميك زجاجي

   • Vitreous china is commonly used for bathroom fixtures.
   • The pottery was finished with a vitreous glaze.
   • Vitreous enamel coatings protect metal surfaces from corrosion.

   المرادفاتglazedvitrified