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hyalo-

  1. a combining form meaning “glass,” used in the formation of compound words:

    hyaloplasm.



hyalo-

combining_form

  1. of, relating to, or resembling glass

    hyaloplasm



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Word History and Origins

Origin of hyalo-1

< Greek, combining form of hýalos glass

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hyalo-1

from Greek hualos glass

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Example Sentences

It is especially conspicuous in some tholeites (hyalo-tholeites) and in weisselbergites.

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