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glass in Latin

glass in Latin is vitrum, hyalus — glass means a hard, usually transparent material made by melting sand with other minerals, used for windows, bottles, and similar items.

glass in Latin

vitrum
noun
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
hyalus
noun
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).

What does "glass" mean?

  1. noun A hard, usually transparent material made by melting sand with other minerals, used for windows, bottles, and similar items.
    "The old vase was made of green glass and caught the light."
  2. noun A drinking vessel made of this material, or the amount of liquid it holds.
    "He raised his glass and thanked everyone for coming."
  3. noun A mirror.
    "He straightened his tie in the glass by the front door."
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glass in a sentence

  • The old vase was made of green glass and caught the light.
  • The window was made of thick, reinforced glass.
  • He raised his glass and thanked everyone for coming.
  • She poured herself a glass of water.

Similar words in Latin

ice

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glass" in Latin?
"glass" in Latin is vitrum, hyalus. glass means: A hard, usually transparent material made by melting sand with other minerals, used for windows, bottles, and similar items.
How do you use "glass" in a sentence?
Example: "The old vase was made of green glass and caught the light." In Latin, "glass" is vitrum, hyalus.
Are there other ways to say "glass" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "glass": vitrum, hyalus.
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