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vitreous
adjective
Of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
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ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs
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adjective
Of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
“The vitreous chamber”
adjective
Relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass
“Vitreous rocks”
adjective
(of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
“Glassy porcelain”
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The vitreous chamber
Vitreous rocks
Vitreous silica
Glassy porcelain
Hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures
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