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Water glass   /wˈɔtər glæs/   Listen
Water glass

noun
1.
A viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs.  Synonyms: sodium silicate, soluble glass.
2.
A glass for drinking water.
3.
Gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir.  Synonyms: water gage, water gauge.
4.
Clock that measures time by the escape of water.  Synonyms: clepsydra, water clock.





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"Water glass" Quotes from Famous Books



... the same as liming except that the solution used is made by mixing ten per cent. of liquid water glass or sodium ...
— The Dollar Hen • Milo M. Hastings


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