Definition of vitreous
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
vitreous rocks
b
: characterized by low porosity and usually translucence due to the presence of a glassy phase
vitreous china
2
: of, relating to, derived from, or consisting of glass
3
: of, relating to, or constituting the vitreous humor
vitreous surgery
vitreous
nounDefinition of vitreous (Entry 2 of 2)
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