lead glass
lead glass — noun
1. a heavy, very clear type of glass made with lead oxide instead of the usual calc
a heavy, very clear type of glass made with lead oxide instead of the usual calcium, valued for its bright, sparkling look and used for high-quality drinking glasses, vases, decorative bowls, and radiation-proof windows in hospitals
The Watanabe family bought a set of lead glass wine glasses for their anniversary dinner.
collocation: lead glass + wine glasses / bowl / vase
Lead glass is heavier than ordinary glass because it contains lead oxide.
comparative structure: heavier than ordinary glass
Stefan admired the way the lead glass bowl caught the afternoon sunlight.
Hospitals use lead glass windows in X-ray rooms to protect staff from radiation.
Maeve carefully washed the lead glass vase, holding it with both hands.
- lead crystal
a more specific term requiring at least 24 % lead oxide, often trademarked
- flint glass
an older term for lead-containing glass, mainly used in historical contexts or optics
- soda-lime glass
the common, lighter type of glass used for everyday bottles and windows
文法句型
lead glass + noun (e.g. lead glass bowl)
用法筆記
This term is distinct from 'lead crystal', which is a trademarked standard requiring at least 24 % lead oxide. 'Lead glass' includes any glass that contains lead oxide as a main ingredient.