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crystal glass

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Definition of crystal glass

: a clear glass with a high refractive index especially : such glass containing lead

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First Known Use of crystal glass

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crystal glass was in 1567

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“Crystal glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20glass. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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