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water glass

noun

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as in epoxy resin

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Recent Examples of water glass These marks are common and hard to avoid—McAllister says they can be caused by anything from a water glass without a coaster to a warm pizza box that’s just been delivered. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 All the fresh ingredients, inventive recipes, meticulous plating and glorious design means nothing if my food is served by a grumpy waiter or if my water glass is dirty. — Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 15 Feb. 2026 Using a water glass for the outline, cut circles of pasta and use a pastry bag or a tablespoon to add the beet puree into the center of each circle. — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 The footage shows a woman throw a water glass at a customer at a table. — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water glass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water glass
  1. epoxy resin
  2. epoxy
  3. mucilage
  4. size
  5. paste
Noun
  • To ensure durability in saline conditions, the researchers used butyl rubber and cover glass, topped with a transparent epoxy resin outer protective layer to build a waterproof, pressure-resistant, and corrosion-resistant armor.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of epoxy resin
Noun
  • Now, previous metal-polymer lattices generally fill the spaces between the beams with polymers such as epoxy, PEEK, or silicone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of epoxy
Noun
  • While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mucilage
Noun
  • Opendorse's new estimates for the size of NIL in college sports in the 2028-29 season is nearly 60% more than its original forecast.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The state’s insurer of last resort, known as the FAIR Plan, has ballooned in size since 2019, after a series of devastating wildfires and escalating reinsurance costs led to mass cancellations of insurance policies across the state.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of size
Noun
  • The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, add the ricotta, pecorino Romano, Calabrian chili paste, honey, and salt to a food processor or the smaller cup attachment of a high-speed blender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of paste

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