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

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The former is a series of sculptural floral compositions in borosilicate glass, ceramic and diamonds that look encased in ice, frozen on the precipice of life’s end. — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for borosilicate glass

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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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“Borosilicate glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borosilicate%20glass. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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