Associations to the word «Borosilicate»

Wiktionary

BOROSILICATE, noun. (inorganic compound) Any of various minerals whose structure is formally that of a dual salt of boric and silicic acids.
BOROSILICATE GLASS, noun. A heat-resistant glass made with the addition of boric oxide.

Dictionary definition

BOROSILICATE, noun. A salt of boric and silicic acids.

Wise words

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John Locke