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
Show that if the fiber is made from crown glass, any incident ray will be totally internally reflected.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
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
Fortunately, the old crown glass of the period was of the toughest description, and much of it still remains.
From Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885 by Various
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