flint glass
noun
: heavy brilliant glass that contains lead oxide, has a relatively high refractive index, and is used in lenses and prisms
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Chester switched from an all-white design to clear flint glass to showcase the wine’s crimson hue.
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Essence,
18 Nov. 2025
For Mattivi and his team, the findings reveal the underlying issues with using clear flint glass bottles for any type of wine — although don’t let this stop you from purchasing one yourself.
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Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
25 July 2022
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Essence,
18 Nov. 2025
For Mattivi and his team, the findings reveal the underlying issues with using clear flint glass bottles for any type of wine — although don’t let this stop you from purchasing one yourself.
—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
25 July 2022
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“Flint glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flint%20glass. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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