double glazing

American  

noun

Building Trades.

1. glazing consisting of two thicknesses of glass with a dead air space between them.

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double glazing British  

noun

1. two panes of glass in a window, fitted to reduce the transmission of heat, sound, etc

2. the fitting of glass in such a manner

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Example Sentences

Mr Maqedonci said he had fitted double glazing in an attempt to stop it, and he and his family "would not dare to try and open our windows. It's impossible".

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Claire adds: "I used to live on Brownberrie Lane under the flight path and it never bothered us there with having double glazing. You just get used to the noise."

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Ms Christie said she was baffled how the "jumpy castle" got the go ahead when her mother had to go to three different appeal panels just to get double glazing installed.

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“You know, we hear the noise constantly. We've got double glazing in, but it don't work. You still hear the noise!”

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Even double glazing has come a long way in the past 20 years, says Mr Brown, largely thanks to glass coatings.

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