Borosilicate
Borosilicate is a type of glass that contains boron trioxide, making it highly resistant to thermal shock.
As a Noun:
- Sense 1: A type of glassware or glass material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion.
- Example Sentence: I prefer drinking my hot beverages from borosilicate coffee mugs.
As an Adjective:
- Sense 1: Referring to glass or glassware made from borosilicate.
- Example Sentence: The borosilicate flask is widely used in laboratories due to its exceptional durability.
- Sense 2: Relating to the characteristic properties of borosilicate glass, such as high thermal stability.
- Example Sentence: Borosilicate lenses offer superior resistance to temperature changes.
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