borosilicate
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of borosilicate
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Researchers from the University of Padua, Politecnico di Milano, and the CNR Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies have demonstrated a new approach using an unexpected material: borosilicate glass.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
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 • Dec. 1, 2022
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 • Nov. 15, 2021
Boric oxide is necessary for the production of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, like that shown in Figure 18.15 and certain optical glasses.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
A borosilicate of alumina, iron, and lime, commonly found in glassy, brown crystals with acute edges.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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