Rupert's drop
A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a…A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
Meaning
1 sensesA glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
Origin
Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, who brought them to England iNamed after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, who brought them to England in 1660.
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Forms
plural: Rupert's drops| Singular | Rupert's drop |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsSee also
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