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vitreous
vit·re·ous
[
víttree əss
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
similar to glass:
having the characteristics or appearance of glass
2.
of glass:
relating to, consisting of, or derived from glass
3.
medicine
of vitreous humor:
relating to the vitreous humor of the eye
[
Mid-17th century. < Latin
vitreus
<
vitrum
"glass"
]
vit·re·os·i·ty
[
vìttree óssətee
]
noun
vit·re·ous·ness
[
víttree əssnəss
]
noun
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vit·re·os·i·ty [ vìttree óssətee ] nounvit·re·ous·ness [ víttree əssnəss ] noun
