vitreous meaning and definition

VITREOUS adjective

Definition of vitreous (adjective)

1. of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
   • "the vitreous chamber"
2. relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass
   • "vitreous rocks"; "vitreous silica"
3. (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
   • "glazed pottery"; "glassy porcelain"; "hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures"
   • synonyms: glassy, vitrified