crown glass
Americannoun
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an optical glass of low dispersion and generally low index of refraction.
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an old form of window glass formed by blowing a globe and whirling it into a disk.
noun
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another name for optical crown
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an old form of window glass made by blowing a globe and spinning it until it formed a flat disc
Etymology
Origin of crown glass
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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"We've looked everywhere and can't find anyone that can cast crown glass," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2017
At what angle is light inside crown glass completely polarized when reflected from water, as in a fish tank?
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
What is Brewster’s angle for light traveling in water that is reflected from crown glass?
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
Answer the above question if the fluid between the two pieces of crown glass is carbon disulfide.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
These bull's eyes were the centers or waste from large discs of crown glass after all the big pieces possible had been cut away.
From The Story of Glass by Gray, C.P.
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