Difference between revisions of "Frosted glass"
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | etched glass; frosted glas (Ned.); vidro despolido (Port.) | + | etched glass; ground glass; frosted glas (Ned.); vidro despolido (Port.) |
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
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* To produce decorative patterns on plain glass | * To produce decorative patterns on plain glass | ||
* In lightbulbs, the matte surface evenly distributes the light | * In lightbulbs, the matte surface evenly distributes the light | ||
| − | + | * To create an airtight seal of glass stoppers in glass tubes | |
| − | * To create an airtight seal in tubes | + | |
| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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| + | * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frosted_glass (accessed August 2020) | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 25 August 2020
Description
A semitransparent glass with an etched surface on one side. The etching, sometimes done in intricate patterns, is used to provide privacy and decoration.
Synonyms and Related Terms
etched glass; ground glass; frosted glas (Ned.); vidro despolido (Port.)
Applications
- To achieve visual privacy while still allowing light to pass through.
- To produce decorative patterns on plain glass
- In lightbulbs, the matte surface evenly distributes the light
- To create an airtight seal of glass stoppers in glass tubes
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frosted_glass (accessed August 2020)