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glase


Meanings
  • A type of glass used in windows or decorative items.

    - "The old house had beautiful stained glass windows."
    - "I prefer using tempered glase for safety reasons in my renovation projects."

Rhymes
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haze , maze , razor , craze
Homophones
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  1. Glaser () :


Variants
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glace , glaceed , demi-glace , demi-glaces , marron , marrons , marrons glace
Forms
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{"term"=>"Plate glass", "description"=>"A type of flat glass used primarily for making large windows and glass doors. Plate glass is manufactured using a casting process, in which molten glass is poured into a casting bed and allowed to cool slowly. Once the glass has cooled and solidified, it is removed from the casting bed and cut to size using specialized glass cutting tools."}


Etymology
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Old English 'glās' from Proto-Germanic 'glāsan' meaning 'to shine, to gleam'.


Trivia
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  1. Glass was first discovered around 3500 BC in the eastern Mediterranean region, where ancient people accidentally created glass beads from sand while making fires for cooking and warmth. These glass beads were highly valued by ancient peoples for their beauty, durability, and rarity, and they were often used as decorative items, trade goods, or even as currency in some ancient civilizations.

  2. Glass has been used in various forms and for various purposes throughout history, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations.

  3. The ancient Romans were known for their advanced use of glass in various forms and for various purposes, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations. The ancient Romans also invented various techniques for manufacturing glass, such as casting, blowing, and moulding, which allowed them to produce large quantities of high-quality glass for various uses.

  4. The ancient Egyptians were also known for their advanced use of glass in various forms and for various purposes, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations. The ancient Egyptians also invented various techniques for manufacturing glass, such as casting, blowing, and moulding, which allowed them to produce large quantities of high-quality glass for various uses.

  5. The ancient Greeks were also known for their advanced use of glass in various forms and for various purposes, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations. The ancient Greeks also invented various techniques for manufacturing glass, such as casting, blowing, and moulding, which allowed them to produce large quantities of high-quality glass for various uses.

  6. The ancient Phoenicians were also known for their advanced use of glass in various forms and for various purposes, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations. The ancient Phoenicians also invented various techniques for manufacturing glass, such as casting, blowing, and moulding, which allowed them to produce large quantities of high-quality glass for various uses.

  7. The ancient Romans were known for their extensive use of glass in various forms and for various purposes, including as windows and doors, mirrors, lenses, vessels, beads, decorative items, and even as currency or trade goods in some ancient civilizations. The ancient Romans also invented various techniques for manufacturing glass, such as casting, blowing, and moulding, which allowed them to produce large quantities of high-quality glass for various uses.


Related Concepts
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  1. Tempered glass: A type of safety glass that is subjected to a controlled thermal process, in which it is rapidly heated to a temperature above its transition temperature, and then cooled rapidly using air or water to create compression stresses within the glass. These compression stresses help to hold the glass together in case of impact or breakage, preventing the glass from shattering into dangerous shards. Tempered glass is commonly used in automotive glass, such as windshields, side windows, and rear windows, as well as in architectural glass, such as doors, partitions, and skylights, to provide enhanced safety and security features in case of accidents or break-ins.


Culture
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Glass has been used in various cultures throughout history for making various items such as windows, mirrors, vessels, beads, and decorative items. Glass has also been used in art and architecture, and it continues to be an important material in modern times.

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