1. a clear, glassy, homogeneous substance found in certain tissues and organisms, such as cartilage or the transparent parts of the eye
Usage: technical/medical; also called hyaline substance

1. transparent or translucent; glassy in appearance
Usage: technical/scientific

Examples

• The hyalin cartilage in the joints provides a smooth surface for movement.
• Under the microscope, the hyalin material appeared clear and uniform.
• The cornea contains a hyalin layer that helps focus light onto the retina.
• Hyalin deposits can accumulate in certain disease conditions.
• The hyalin nature of the substance made it ideal for optical applications.