borosilicate glass
noun
: a silicate glass that is composed of at least five percent oxide of boron and is used especially in heat-resistant glassware
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Made of a single piece of low-expansion borosilicate glass covered in a 120-nanometer-thick layer of pure silver, the huge mirror acts as two different mirrors, with a more pronounced curvature toward the center.
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IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
Check the label or manufacturer's instructions to make sure your glass is oven-safe, or made of tempered or borosilicate glass.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Chances are, mom doesn’t need another reusable water bottle, so why not elevate her hydration routine with this borosilicate glass pitcher instead?
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2020
The solution the filmmakers settled on was to use borosilicate glass similar to what’s used in glass cooking trays.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
Check the label or manufacturer's instructions to make sure your glass is oven-safe, or made of tempered or borosilicate glass.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Chances are, mom doesn’t need another reusable water bottle, so why not elevate her hydration routine with this borosilicate glass pitcher instead?
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2020
The solution the filmmakers settled on was to use borosilicate glass similar to what’s used in glass cooking trays.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
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“Borosilicate glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borosilicate%20glass. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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