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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This 2-cup version is a workhorse that’s been in my kitchen for years: the borosilicate glass can go from microwave to dishwasher without blinking, and the bold red markings (cups, ounces, and milliliters) are easy to read from above and the sides.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The thermal carafe is stainless steel, while the nonthermal option is borosilicate glass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Crystal or borosilicate glasses are always preferable to more clunky designs as their thin rims make each sip more pleasurable.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
High-end crystal or borosilicate glass decanters usually range from $50 to $100 or more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025
The thermal carafe is stainless steel, while the nonthermal option is borosilicate glass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Crystal or borosilicate glasses are always preferable to more clunky designs as their thin rims make each sip more pleasurable.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
High-end crystal or borosilicate glass decanters usually range from $50 to $100 or more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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“Borosilicate glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borosilicate%20glass. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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