hyalo-
a combining form meaning “glass,” used in the formation of compound words: hyaloplasm.
Origin of hyalo-
1<Greek, combining form of hýalos glass
- Also especially before a vowel, hyal-.
Words Nearby hyalo-
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How to use hyalo- in a sentence
It is especially conspicuous in some tholeites (hyalo-tholeites) and in weisselbergites.
British Dictionary definitions for hyalo-
hyalo-
combining form
of, relating to, or resembling glass: hyaloplasm
Origin of hyalo-
1from Greek hualos glass
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