pyrex
A kind of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, made by mixing a high concentration of…A kind of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, made by mixing a high concentration of boron oxides into the molten glass to reduce its thermal expansion coefficient.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)A kind of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, made by mixing a high concentration of boron oxides into the molten glass to reduce its thermal expansion coefficient.
a borosilicate glass with a low coefficient of expansion; used for heat-resistant glassware in cooking and chemistry
(broadly, uncountable)Any borosilicate glass.
pyrex
пирексpireks
(broadly, uncountable)Any glass capable of withstanding high temperatures, such as tempered glass suitable for cooking.
Translations
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Origin
Genericized trademark from Pyrex.Genericized trademark from Pyrex.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable