vitreous
The word “vitreous” has 3 syllables: vit-re-ous
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪtriəs/
What is synonym and antonym for vitreous?
In the thesaurus, “vitreous” has 20 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for vitreous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vitreous
- clear
- colorless
- crystal
- crystal clear
- crystalline
- diaphanous
- glassy
- limpid
- liquid
- lucent
- lucid
- pellucid
- see-through
- semitranslucent
- semitransparent
- sheer
- translucent
- transparent
- transparentized
- uncolored
Antonyms for vitreous
Meanings of vitreous
- noun
- (by elision) The vitreous humor.
- adjective
- Of or resembling glass; glassy.
- Of or relating to the vitreous humor of the eye.
- (of ceramics) Having a shiny nonporous surface.
- Of a semi-crystalline substance where the atoms exhibit short-range order, but without the long-range order of a crystal.
- Positive (of electric charge).
Example Sentences
- The vitreous humor fills the space between the lens and the retina.
- After the injury, the doctor noted bleeding in the vitreous body of the eye.
- The vitreous texture of the sculpture gave it a glass-like appearance.
- A detached vitreous can sometimes cause flashes or floaters in vision.
- Scientists studied the vitreous materials formed during the volcanic eruption.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vitreous, such as: clear, cloudy, colored, colorless, crystal, crystal clear, crystalline.
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