Definition of vitreous in English:

vitreous

adjective ˈvɪtrɪəsˈvɪtriəs

1Like glass in appearance or physical properties.
a coarse-grained rock with much grey vitreous quartz
Example sentencesExamples
- Most natural corundum is of industrial quality, but transparent to translucent varieties with their adamantine to vitreous luster potentially yield gemstones.
- It is transparent to translucent and displays a luster that varies from vitreous to somewhat pearly.
- The mineral is transparent to translucent and has a vitreous to pearly luster and white streak.
- It has a vitreous luster and is typically translucent; only rarely is it transparent and then only in small crystals.
- Colorless or pale reddish or yellowish-brown specimens with an earthy to moderately vitreous luster are most commonly observed.
- Shallow sculpted basins though eye-catching are not ideal for a busy family bathroom, where a deeper vitreous basin enhanced by interesting taps can look just as good and perform better.
- Smithsonite exhibits a vitreous luster that tends to be pearly on crystal faces.
- The small, vitreous, opaque black grains look very much like the murataite with which it is associated.
- Oneillite is vitreous, transparent to translucent, with a white streak.
- Scolecite is typically seen as a colorless to white, transparent to translucent mineral with a vitreous to silky luster.
- The vitreous to iridescent luster is natural and not due to secondary treatment.
- A glass-forming substance is any mineral which remains vitreous when cooled.
- Artsmithite is vitreous, has an off-white to cream-colored streak, shows no obvious cleavage, and displays an irregular fracture.
- On some examples, they appear exclusively on the upper shoulders of the bottle; on others they constitute virtually the entire scheme of decoration, centred on tiny dots of vitreous enamel.
- Azurite's luster is vitreous to almost adamantine.
- Sixth, distinct increase of power by employment of the device of a so-called armature made of the same metal with which the physicists are accustomed to surround resinous and vitreous bodies.
- It has a vitreous luster and is optically positive.
Synonyms
smooth, mirror-like, glass-like, gleaming, shining, shiny, sheeny, glossy, polished
1. 1.1 (of a substance) derived from or containing glass.
  vitreous china
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most of its sinks and toilets are made of vitreous china that resists dirt and bacteria.
  Made of vitreous China, sinks like the 27 1/2-inch pedestal basin shown come with pedestal covers or metal consoles.
  They started with eight-inch-square biscuit blanks made by Wedgwood or Minton, Hollins and Company and preferred vitreous paint applied with brushes, palette knives, or their fingers.
  There are different techniques of enamelling and one of them is when a vitreous coating is fused on to a metallic surface.
  To retain high-resolution information, chlorosomes were embedded in vitreous ice and imaged without further treatment or staining.
  Made from vitreous china in biscuit, white, and black, the rectangular sink measures 21 by 13 inches.
  No one can have failed to notice the metamorphosis of the humble vitreous china sink in Irish bathrooms.
  China is a vitreous (smooth and glassy) form of baked clay.
  The acrylic stone has a low sheen, unlike the vitreous china of old, which had a high sheen that revealed any imperfections in the manufacture.
  In its original sense enamel is glass or vitreous paste fused to a prepared surface, usually of metal, by means of intense heat.
  The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
  This alloy has the closest thermal expansion match to alumina, beryllia, and vitreous glass
  Bright impervious surfaces in plaster, white paint, vitreous enamel, glass or stainless steel are not just cleanable but seen to be clean.

Derivatives

vitreousness

noun

Grain quality is affected mainly by moisture content; soundness and vitreousness of the kernels; amount of foreign material; and presence of fungi, insects, and mites.
Example sentencesExamples
- Shriveled seed with normal coloration and vitreousness may be docked for poor test weight at the elevator.
- Taking advantage of differences in vitreousness of corn grain could provide advantages in the future.
- However, kernel vitreousness and percent protein for most durum wheats tested were lower than the standard.
- The vitreousness of grain was inherited intermediately, and positive heterosis was often observed.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin vitreus (from vitrum 'glass') + -ous.

Definition of vitreous in US English:

vitreous

adjectiveˈvitrēəsˈvɪtriəs

1Like glass in appearance or physical properties.
Example sentencesExamples
- Shallow sculpted basins though eye-catching are not ideal for a busy family bathroom, where a deeper vitreous basin enhanced by interesting taps can look just as good and perform better.
- Most natural corundum is of industrial quality, but transparent to translucent varieties with their adamantine to vitreous luster potentially yield gemstones.
- It has a vitreous luster and is optically positive.
- It has a vitreous luster and is typically translucent; only rarely is it transparent and then only in small crystals.
- Azurite's luster is vitreous to almost adamantine.
- The vitreous to iridescent luster is natural and not due to secondary treatment.
- Oneillite is vitreous, transparent to translucent, with a white streak.
- Artsmithite is vitreous, has an off-white to cream-colored streak, shows no obvious cleavage, and displays an irregular fracture.
- The small, vitreous, opaque black grains look very much like the murataite with which it is associated.
- On some examples, they appear exclusively on the upper shoulders of the bottle; on others they constitute virtually the entire scheme of decoration, centred on tiny dots of vitreous enamel.
- Scolecite is typically seen as a colorless to white, transparent to translucent mineral with a vitreous to silky luster.
- It is transparent to translucent and displays a luster that varies from vitreous to somewhat pearly.
- Sixth, distinct increase of power by employment of the device of a so-called armature made of the same metal with which the physicists are accustomed to surround resinous and vitreous bodies.
- The mineral is transparent to translucent and has a vitreous to pearly luster and white streak.
- Colorless or pale reddish or yellowish-brown specimens with an earthy to moderately vitreous luster are most commonly observed.
- Smithsonite exhibits a vitreous luster that tends to be pearly on crystal faces.
- A glass-forming substance is any mineral which remains vitreous when cooled.
Synonyms
smooth, mirror-like, glass-like, gleaming, shining, shiny, sheeny, glossy, polished
1. 1.1 (of a substance) derived from or containing glass.
  the toilet and bidet are made of vitreous china
  Example sentencesExamples
  China is a vitreous (smooth and glassy) form of baked clay.
  To retain high-resolution information, chlorosomes were embedded in vitreous ice and imaged without further treatment or staining.
  Made from vitreous china in biscuit, white, and black, the rectangular sink measures 21 by 13 inches.
  The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
  This alloy has the closest thermal expansion match to alumina, beryllia, and vitreous glass
  They started with eight-inch-square biscuit blanks made by Wedgwood or Minton, Hollins and Company and preferred vitreous paint applied with brushes, palette knives, or their fingers.
  Made of vitreous China, sinks like the 27 1/2-inch pedestal basin shown come with pedestal covers or metal consoles.
  In its original sense enamel is glass or vitreous paste fused to a prepared surface, usually of metal, by means of intense heat.
  Bright impervious surfaces in plaster, white paint, vitreous enamel, glass or stainless steel are not just cleanable but seen to be clean.
  Most of its sinks and toilets are made of vitreous china that resists dirt and bacteria.
  There are different techniques of enamelling and one of them is when a vitreous coating is fused on to a metallic surface.
  No one can have failed to notice the metamorphosis of the humble vitreous china sink in Irish bathrooms.
  The acrylic stone has a low sheen, unlike the vitreous china of old, which had a high sheen that revealed any imperfections in the manufacture.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin vitreus (from vitrum ‘glass’) + -ous.

单词	vitreous
释义	Definition of vitreous in English: vitreous adjective ˈvɪtrɪəsˈvɪtriəs 1Like glass in appearance or physical properties. a coarse-grained rock with much grey vitreous quartz Example sentencesExamples Most natural corundum is of industrial quality, but transparent to translucent varieties with their adamantine to vitreous luster potentially yield gemstones. It is transparent to translucent and displays a luster that varies from vitreous to somewhat pearly. The mineral is transparent to translucent and has a vitreous to pearly luster and white streak. It has a vitreous luster and is typically translucent; only rarely is it transparent and then only in small crystals. Colorless or pale reddish or yellowish-brown specimens with an earthy to moderately vitreous luster are most commonly observed. Shallow sculpted basins though eye-catching are not ideal for a busy family bathroom, where a deeper vitreous basin enhanced by interesting taps can look just as good and perform better. Smithsonite exhibits a vitreous luster that tends to be pearly on crystal faces. The small, vitreous, opaque black grains look very much like the murataite with which it is associated. Oneillite is vitreous, transparent to translucent, with a white streak. Scolecite is typically seen as a colorless to white, transparent to translucent mineral with a vitreous to silky luster. The vitreous to iridescent luster is natural and not due to secondary treatment. A glass-forming substance is any mineral which remains vitreous when cooled. Artsmithite is vitreous, has an off-white to cream-colored streak, shows no obvious cleavage, and displays an irregular fracture. On some examples, they appear exclusively on the upper shoulders of the bottle; on others they constitute virtually the entire scheme of decoration, centred on tiny dots of vitreous enamel. Azurite's luster is vitreous to almost adamantine. Sixth, distinct increase of power by employment of the device of a so-called armature made of the same metal with which the physicists are accustomed to surround resinous and vitreous bodies. It has a vitreous luster and is optically positive. Synonyms smooth, mirror-like, glass-like, gleaming, shining, shiny, sheeny, glossy, polished 1.1 (of a substance) derived from or containing glass. vitreous china Example sentencesExamples Most of its sinks and toilets are made of vitreous china that resists dirt and bacteria. Made of vitreous China, sinks like the 27 1/2-inch pedestal basin shown come with pedestal covers or metal consoles. They started with eight-inch-square biscuit blanks made by Wedgwood or Minton, Hollins and Company and preferred vitreous paint applied with brushes, palette knives, or their fingers. There are different techniques of enamelling and one of them is when a vitreous coating is fused on to a metallic surface. To retain high-resolution information, chlorosomes were embedded in vitreous ice and imaged without further treatment or staining. Made from vitreous china in biscuit, white, and black, the rectangular sink measures 21 by 13 inches. No one can have failed to notice the metamorphosis of the humble vitreous china sink in Irish bathrooms. China is a vitreous (smooth and glassy) form of baked clay. The acrylic stone has a low sheen, unlike the vitreous china of old, which had a high sheen that revealed any imperfections in the manufacture. In its original sense enamel is glass or vitreous paste fused to a prepared surface, usually of metal, by means of intense heat. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. This alloy has the closest thermal expansion match to alumina, beryllia, and vitreous glass Bright impervious surfaces in plaster, white paint, vitreous enamel, glass or stainless steel are not just cleanable but seen to be clean. Derivatives vitreousness noun Grain quality is affected mainly by moisture content; soundness and vitreousness of the kernels; amount of foreign material; and presence of fungi, insects, and mites. Example sentencesExamples Shriveled seed with normal coloration and vitreousness may be docked for poor test weight at the elevator. Taking advantage of differences in vitreousness of corn grain could provide advantages in the future. However, kernel vitreousness and percent protein for most durum wheats tested were lower than the standard. The vitreousness of grain was inherited intermediately, and positive heterosis was often observed. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin vitreus (from vitrum 'glass') + -ous. Definition of vitreous in US English: vitreous adjectiveˈvitrēəsˈvɪtriəs 1Like glass in appearance or physical properties. Example sentencesExamples Shallow sculpted basins though eye-catching are not ideal for a busy family bathroom, where a deeper vitreous basin enhanced by interesting taps can look just as good and perform better. Most natural corundum is of industrial quality, but transparent to translucent varieties with their adamantine to vitreous luster potentially yield gemstones. It has a vitreous luster and is optically positive. It has a vitreous luster and is typically translucent; only rarely is it transparent and then only in small crystals. Azurite's luster is vitreous to almost adamantine. The vitreous to iridescent luster is natural and not due to secondary treatment. Oneillite is vitreous, transparent to translucent, with a white streak. Artsmithite is vitreous, has an off-white to cream-colored streak, shows no obvious cleavage, and displays an irregular fracture. The small, vitreous, opaque black grains look very much like the murataite with which it is associated. On some examples, they appear exclusively on the upper shoulders of the bottle; on others they constitute virtually the entire scheme of decoration, centred on tiny dots of vitreous enamel. Scolecite is typically seen as a colorless to white, transparent to translucent mineral with a vitreous to silky luster. It is transparent to translucent and displays a luster that varies from vitreous to somewhat pearly. Sixth, distinct increase of power by employment of the device of a so-called armature made of the same metal with which the physicists are accustomed to surround resinous and vitreous bodies. The mineral is transparent to translucent and has a vitreous to pearly luster and white streak. Colorless or pale reddish or yellowish-brown specimens with an earthy to moderately vitreous luster are most commonly observed. Smithsonite exhibits a vitreous luster that tends to be pearly on crystal faces. A glass-forming substance is any mineral which remains vitreous when cooled. Synonyms smooth, mirror-like, glass-like, gleaming, shining, shiny, sheeny, glossy, polished 1.1 (of a substance) derived from or containing glass. the toilet and bidet are made of vitreous china Example sentencesExamples China is a vitreous (smooth and glassy) form of baked clay. To retain high-resolution information, chlorosomes were embedded in vitreous ice and imaged without further treatment or staining. Made from vitreous china in biscuit, white, and black, the rectangular sink measures 21 by 13 inches. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. This alloy has the closest thermal expansion match to alumina, beryllia, and vitreous glass They started with eight-inch-square biscuit blanks made by Wedgwood or Minton, Hollins and Company and preferred vitreous paint applied with brushes, palette knives, or their fingers. Made of vitreous China, sinks like the 27 1/2-inch pedestal basin shown come with pedestal covers or metal consoles. In its original sense enamel is glass or vitreous paste fused to a prepared surface, usually of metal, by means of intense heat. Bright impervious surfaces in plaster, white paint, vitreous enamel, glass or stainless steel are not just cleanable but seen to be clean. Most of its sinks and toilets are made of vitreous china that resists dirt and bacteria. There are different techniques of enamelling and one of them is when a vitreous coating is fused on to a metallic surface. No one can have failed to notice the metamorphosis of the humble vitreous china sink in Irish bathrooms. The acrylic stone has a low sheen, unlike the vitreous china of old, which had a high sheen that revealed any imperfections in the manufacture. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin vitreus (from vitrum ‘glass’) + -ous.
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