borosilicate glass

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borosilicate glass

A strong heat-resistant glass that contains a minimum of 5 percent boric oxide.

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borosilicate glass

(Chemistry) any of a range of heat- and chemical-resistant glasses, such as Pyrex, prepared by fusing together boron(III) oxide, silicon dioxide, and, usually, a metal oxide

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borosil′icate glass`

a glass containing 5 percent or more of boric oxide, B₂O₃, highly resistant to heat and shock and used esp. in making cookware and chemical glassware.

[1930–35]

Translations

borosilicate glass

n → vetro al borosilicato

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