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    vitreous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word vitreous

    Definition
    (adj) of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
    Example Sentence
    • the vitreous chamber
    Definition
    (adj) relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass
    Example Sentence
    • vitreous rocks
    • vitreous silica
    Definition
    (adj) (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
    Synonyms : glassy , vitrified
    Example Sentence
    • glazed pottery
    • glassy porcelain
    • hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vitreous

Remember the Ad of Kajaria VITRIFIED tiles - These tiles look GLASSY and decorative

after (vitre) a victory(ous) you get a prize of glasses.

Remember "Cera-vitreous".. the famous glass ware for wash basins and toilets.India's most selling.

Remember WHITE glass is usually white coloured so vitreous

Vitreous and vaporous have opposite meanings. Vitreous stands for something that is crystal clear, while vaporous is something that is hazy, unclear.

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vish+rous = poison ka juice hamesha glass mai milta hai..

Vitreous=we (vi) +t(see) re(again) us(urdself).WHere?In the mirror.

vitreous - vit(vitta - leaving it. in tamil) glass will break

vish + rous = poison ka juice hamesha glass mai milta hai..

remember vitreous humour, aqueous humour in eyes...10th std biology...it was a transparent liquid..i hope it helps

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