soluble glass

American  

noun

1. sodium silicate.

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soluble glass British  

noun

1. another name for sodium silicate

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Etymology

Origin of soluble glass

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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soluble glass

In this case we may imagine the wood to have been acted on by water holding in solution silica, combined with soda or potash, in the manner of what is termed soluble glass.

From The Chain of Life in Geological Time A Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants by Dawson, Sir J. William

As the colors applied do not stand the action of the brush, the soluble glass is projected against the wall by means of a spray.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various

Since soluble glass always remains somewhat deliquescent, even though the fabrics may have been thoroughly dried, the moisture of the atmosphere is attracted, and the goods remain damp.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various

Other substances sometimes employed for the purpose of sealing the wood are grease, carbolineum, wax, clay, petroleum, linseed oil, tar, and soluble glass.

From The Mechanical Properties of Wood Including a Discussion of the Factors Affecting the Mechanical Properties, and Methods of Timber Testing by Record, Samuel J.

Before we describe these applications, we will give the processes used in making soluble glass.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various