borosilicate glass
bo·ro·sil·i·cate glass
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bawr-uh-sil-i-kit, -keyt, bohr- glas, glahs]
- /ˌbɔr əˈsɪl ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt, ˌboʊr- glæs, glɑs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bawr-uh-sil-i-kit, -keyt, bohr- glas, glahs]
- /ˌbɔr əˈsɪl ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt, ˌboʊr- glæs, glɑs/
Definitions of borosilicate glass words
- noun borosilicate glass any of a range of heat- and chemical-resistant glasses, such as Pyrex, prepared by fusing together boron(III) oxide, silicon dioxide, and, usually, a metal oxide 3
- noun borosilicate glass a glass containing 5 percent or more of B 2 O 3 , highly resistant to heat and shock, used especially in making cookware and chemical glassware. 1
- noun borosilicate glass A heat-resistant glass made with the addition of boric oxide. 0
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Origin of borosilicate glass
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Borosilicate glass
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borosilicate glass popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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