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Feb 12, 2023 · by Chris Woodford. Last updated: February 12, 2023. Now you see it, now you don't. Glass is a bit of a riddle. It's hard enough to protect us, but it shatters with incredible ease. It's made from opaque sand, yet it's completely transparent.
noun. us / ɡlæs / uk / ɡlɑːs / glass noun (SUBSTANCE) Add to word list. A1 [ U ] a hard, transparent material, used to make windows, bottles, and other objects: colored / broken glass. a glass jar / dish / ornament. pane of glass It's a huge window made from a single pane of glass. [ U ] objects made from glass when thought of as a group:
What is Glass? Lyle Hill. / August 15, 2016. 2 Comments. 5 min read. Find it helpful? Share With. Glass is one of the most versatile – and most misunderstood – materials used in the world. Glass can be used for everything from eyeglasses to bottles, windows to the ‘glassphalt’ you find on the road.
