vitreous
UK: ˈvɪtriəs | US: ˈvɪtriəs
adj. resembling glass in appearance or physical properties; glassy
adj. (chemistry) of or containing glass
vitreous = vitr<glass> + eous<adjective suffix>
- vitr (from Latin vitrum, meaning "glass")
- eous (Latin-derived suffix indicating "made of" or "resembling")
Etymology Origin:
The word vitreous traces back to Latin vitrum (glass), reflecting its primary association with glass-like qualities. The suffix -eous (from Latin -eus) was added to form an adjective, a common pattern in scientific and descriptive English terms (e.g., aqueous, gaseous). The term originally described literal glassiness but expanded to metaphorically describe transparency or brittleness.
The vitreous surface of the lake mirrored the sky perfectly.
The mineral had a vitreous luster, sparkling under the light.
Vitreous humor is the clear gel filling the eyeball.
The artist used vitreous enamel to create a glossy finish.
Certain volcanic rocks exhibit vitreous textures when cooled rapidly.