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hyaline definition

hya·line (hī′ə lin, -lēn′, -līn′)

adjective

  1. transparent as glass; glassy
  2. of or relating to hyalin

Etymology: LL hyalinus < Gr hyalinos, glassy < hyalos, glass

noun

anything transparent or glassy, as a smooth sea or clear sky

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