ground glass

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Definitions of ground glass words

noun ground glass Optics. glass that has had its polished surface removed by fine grinding and that is used to diffuse light. 1
noun ground glass glass that has been ground into fine particles, especially for use as an abrasive. 1
noun ground glass glass that has a rough surface produced by grinding, used for diffusing light 0
noun ground glass glass in the form of fine particles produced by grinding, used as an abrasive 0
noun ground glass glass whose surface has been ground so that it diffuses light and is therefore not transparent 0
noun ground glass glass ground into fine particles 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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