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Noun: borosilicate  ,bo-row'si-lu-kut or ,bo-ru'si-li,keyt
  1. A salt of boric and silicic acids
    "Borosilicate glass is known for its low thermal expansion, making it ideal for laboratory glassware"

Derived forms: borosilicates

Type of: salt

Encyclopedia: Borosilicate