borosilicate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of borosilicate
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The team created a fully tunable heterodyne receiver, a key component for CV-QKD and CV-QRNG, by writing the optical circuit directly inside borosilicate glass.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
This handmade glass candlestick made of colorful borosilicate glass is an elegant way to elevate the mood, on its own, or in pairs, illuminated by a candle or standing alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Boric oxide is necessary for the production of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, like that shown in Figure 18.15 and certain optical glasses.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
The Zyliss Fresh Glass Food Storage Containers are also made of borosilicate glass, but are more expensive than our current top pick.
From Slate • Sep. 7, 2018
A borosilicate of alumina, iron, and lime, commonly found in glassy, brown crystals with acute edges.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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