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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyalo-¹

< Greek, combining form of hýalos glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyalo-¹

from Greek hualos glass

Example Sentences

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

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