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lead glass

(lĕd)

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lead glass

(Elements & Compounds) glass that contains lead oxide as a flux

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lead′ glass`

(lɛd)
n.

glass containing lead oxide.

[1855–60]

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lead glass - glass containing lead oxide; has a high refractive index

glass - a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

paste - a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry

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