Vitric

Vitric
Vitric Vit"ric, a. [L. vitrum glass.] Having the nature and qualities of glass; glasslike; -- distinguished from {ceramic}. [1913 Webster]

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  • vitric — vit·ric …   English syllables

  • vitric — /ˈvɪtrɪk/ (say vitrik) adjective 1. of or relating to glass. 2. of the nature of glass; glass like. {Latin vitrum glass + ic} …  

  • vitric — ˈvi.trik adjective Etymology: Latin vitrum glass + English ic more at woad : having the nature or quality of glass : resembling glass distinguished from ceramic …   Useful english dictionary

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