vitreous
/ˈvɪtriəs/
adjective
- Relating to, resembling, or made of glass; glassy in appearance or texture.
- The artist created a vitreous glaze that made the pottery shine like glass.
- The mineral had a smooth, vitreous surface that reflected light beautifully.
- The old window had a vitreous finish that was both strong and clear.
- Relating to the vitreous humor, the clear gel that fills the inside of the eyeball.
- The doctor examined the patient's vitreous humor for signs of eye disease.
- As people age, the vitreous gel in the eye can shrink and cause floaters.
- The vitreous body helps maintain the shape of the eyeball.
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