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 Bjorn Teapot Glass $50 $40 Amazon One of our favorite gifts to give newlyweds, or anyone who loves a hot cup of tea, this borosilicate glass and stainless steel teapot will look right at home on a countertop. —

Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 Plus, the borosilicate glass is resistant to temperature changes and can be placed in the fridge or freezer. —

Shea Simmons, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 Constructed from durable borosilicate glass, the pitcher is stovetop safe and can withstand temperatures ranging from -4°F to 302°F. —

Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 This change is worth mentioning because borosilicate glass was made to withstand large and sudden temperature swings (or thermal shock) better than many other glass varieties. —

Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for borosilicate glass

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of borosilicate glass was in 1907

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