Frosted glass
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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)