borosilicate glass

noun

1. 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.

borosilicate glass

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of borosilicate glass¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The collection of works for this show, featuring a number of new pieces, mixes glass, earth, stone, lace and bronze elements, along with some bronze cast and borosilicate glass forms that Akashi recovered from the rubble of her studio.

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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.

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Made of heat-proof, borosilicate glass, it’s dishwasher-safe.

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

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That’s why this pipe is a standout; a futuristic-looking cone of black-tinted borosilicate glass dimpled in a few strategic places to form a bowl, a carb and an ash-catcher near the mouthpiece.

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