1. Transparent or translucent; glassy in appearance.

1. A transparent or translucent substance; specifically, a clear glassy material.
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The hyaline wings of the dragonfly caught the sunlight beautifully.
• Under the microscope, the hyaline cartilage appeared smooth and glassy.
• The ancient Romans prized hyaline vessels for their clarity and beauty.
• A hyaline membrane forms in certain lung diseases.
• The hyaline layer of the skin is nearly transparent.
• The artist used a hyaline resin to create a glass-like finish on the sculpture.