| 单词 | glassiness |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈglassiness ˈglassiness n. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > glass and glass-like materials > [noun] > glass > quality or condition of glassiness1611 vitrescency1756 vitrescence1794 hyalescence1864 vitreosity1889 1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Vitrification, Glassinesse or the making of Glasse. 1667 W. Petty in T. Sprat Hist. Royal-Soc. 294 So Gum may give the Silk a glassiness, that is, may make it seem finer, as also stiffer. 1766 T. Smollett Trav. France & Italy xxxi. 230 The glassiness (if I may be allowed the expression) of the surface throws, in my opinion, a false light on some parts of the picture. a1788 P. Pott Chirurg. Wks. (1790) II. 92 The eyes have now a languor and glassiness. 1811 J. Parkins Young Man's Best Compan. 525 The frequent workings over of the crayons would cause glassiness. 1884 A. T. Wise in Q. Jrnl. Royal Meteorol. Soc. 10 214 In contrast with the glassiness of its tranquil waters. 1891 S. J. Duncan Amer. Girl in London 108 The brassiness of the crowns, and the glassiness of the jewels. < as lemmas |
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