lead glass

[ led ]

noun

1. glass containing lead oxide.

lead glass

/ lɛd /

noun

1. glass that contains lead oxide as a flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of lead glass¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Lead-glass articles tend to be rather more stable than similar articles of soda-glass.

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The, work is exposed to this flame until, in the case of lead glass, traces of reduction begin to appear.

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For large blow-pipe work with lead glass I recommend a system of four simple blow-pipes, in accordance with the sketch annexed.

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Braun was very decently laid out in a lead-lined box, with a lead-glass window over his face.

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His sneer was plainly visible through the six-ply, plastic-backed lead glass of his face-plate.

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