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 History of this Word

"vitreo" is from "vitreus" (glassy) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.



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grammar is modifier

"vitreo-" is a type of prefix


A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "glass" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.

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vitreo- illustration Feldspar won three awards: nonmetallic luster, fracture vitreousness and cleavage.
vitreo- illustration This burn off must be completed by the time either clay or glaze vitrification begins.