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borosilicate Definition

boro·sili·cate (bôr′ō sil′i kit, -kāt′)

noun

  1. any of several salts derived from both boric acid and silicic acid and found in certain minerals, such as tourmaline
  2. a type of glass made of about 5% boric oxide that can withstand high temperatures

borosilicate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • glass: In the year to 31st March 2005 WVP produced 475 containers of borosilicate glass compared with 341 the previous year.