water glass

Noun

Meaning

See Soluble glass, under Glass.

Alternative names

water-glass

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Examples

By the immediate preservation of eggs for home consumption through the use of water glass or lime water, larger supplies of fresh eggs may be made available for marketing later in the season, when production is less and prices higher. David F. Houston

Plastic and water glass treatments are far more permanent and stable than waxing and oiling, and can be applied to material too chemically or physically unstable for oil or wax to provide sufficient improvement. Source: Internet

Chef ’s Tip: Use a pretty water glass to set the panna cotta rather than the more traditional mould. Source: Internet

This process consists of pressure impregnation of otherwise unsaleable chalky American material by epoxy and plastics (such as polystyrene ) and water glass (sodium silicate) to produce a wetting effect and improve durability. Source: Internet

Steve reached across the table with the creamers and Dewey reached for them, knocking Herb's water glass over and spilling ice water in Herb's lap. Source: Internet

Jay raised his water glass in a silent toast. Source: Internet

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