borosilicate

American  

[bawr-uh-sil-i-kit, -keyt, bohr-] / ˌbɔr əˈsɪl ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt, ˌboʊr- /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a salt of boric and silicic acids.

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borosilicate British  

/ ˌbɔːrəʊˈsɪlɪkɪt, -ˌkeɪt /

noun

1. a salt of boric and silicic acids

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Etymology

Origin of borosilicate

First recorded in 1810–20; boro- + silicate

Example Sentences

This handmade glass candlestick made of colorful borosilicate glass is an elegant way to elevate the mood, on its own, or in pairs, illuminated by a candle or standing alone.

From Los Angeles Times

Among them is the bubbler crafted from handblown borosilicate glass and sustainably grown black walnut wood.

From Los Angeles Times

Made in two sizes of borosilicate glass, a material that was created for laboratory equipment, they’re produced in Hungary by Trendglas Jena.

From New York Times

While earthenware cracked with a weight dropped at six inches and crockery broke at ten inches, borosilicate glass laughed off the impact, untouched, even when the weight was dropped waist high.

From Salon

The artists make the splitters by hand using a miniature flame and glass to manipulate the medical-grade borosilicate glass.

From Washington Times