flint glass

American  

noun

Optics.

1. an optical glass of high dispersion and a relatively high index of refraction, composed of alkalis, lead oxide, and silica, with or without other bases, sometimes used as the diverging lens component of an achromatic lens.

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flint glass British  

noun

1. another name for optical flint flint

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Etymology

Origin of flint glass

First recorded in 1665–75

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flint glass

Rosé, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot gris are all typically bottled in flint glass.

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2022

An optical fiber uses flint glass clad with crown glass.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

At what incident angle must 470 nm light enter flint glass to have the same angle of refraction?

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

The red rays passing through the flint glass are but little deflected, while the violet rays turn suddenly outwards.

From How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use by Williams, Archibald

The advantages derived from using the oxide are, that it makes the mixture more fusible, and also imparts that particular brilliancy and lustre so peculiarly characteristic of well-made flint glass.

From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.