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

Examples of borosilicate glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ingredients sit against durable food-grade stainless steel rather than plastic, while borosilicate glass lids with platinum-silicone seals help keep contents fresh. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Older Pyrex is made of borosilicate glass, while the Pyrex of today is soda lime glass. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

If your home design taste leans more modern, check out this sleek Zilji Bedside Water Carafe and Glass Set made of high borosilicate glass that’s heat- and cold-resistant. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

These glass containers are made with plastic-free borosilicate glass for durable food storage that’s built to last. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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