Vitreous ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Vitreous ( adjective )

1. Resembling glass in appearance or texture; clear and transparent.
2. Having a smooth and glassy surface.

Origin:

From latin vitreus, meaning 'glass-like, of glass', from vitrum 'glass'.

Examples:

1. The vitreous surface of the lake was disturbed by the falling rain.
2. The vitreous china was very delicate and valuable.
3. The vitreous appearance of her eyes captivated him.
4. The sculpture was made of vitreous materials.
5. The vitreous humor is a gel-like substance in the eye.

(As a noun)

Vitreous ( noun )

1. Resembling glass in appearance or texture; clear and transparent.
2. Having a smooth and glassy surface.

Origin:

From latin vitreus, meaning 'glass-like, of glass', from vitrum 'glass'.

Examples:

1. The vitreous surface of the lake was disturbed by the falling rain.
2. The vitreous china was very delicate and valuable.
3. The vitreous appearance of her eyes captivated him.
4. The sculpture was made of vitreous materials.
5. The vitreous humor is a gel-like substance in the eye.