glass cloth

A worker uses a glass cloth to polish a window.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fabric made from glass fibers: "glass cloth" refers to a textile material woven or constructed from fine threads of glass, often used for industrial, insulating, or reinforcing purposes. It is typically heat-resistant and non-flammable.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The workers used glass cloth to insulate the pipes in the factory. (A fabric made of glass fibers for thermal insulation.)
  • Glass cloth is commonly applied in the production of composite materials for boats and aircraft. (A reinforcing textile used in manufacturing.)

Advanced Usage

• "glass cloth laminates": layered sheets of glass cloth bonded with resin to create a strong, durable material.

  • The boat hull was constructed from glass cloth laminates, making it lightweight yet sturdy. (Composite material using glass fabric layers.)

• "glass cloth filter": a filter medium made from glass fibers, used in air or liquid filtration systems.

  • The laboratory uses a glass cloth filter to remove fine particles from the air. (A filtration material made of glass fiber fabric.)

Variants and Related Words

• Glass fiber (n): a thin, flexible thread of glass, the raw material for glass cloth.

  • Glass fiber is drawn from molten glass and then woven into cloth. (The base material for the textile.)

• Cloth (n): a general term for woven or felted fabric.

  • This soft cloth is made from cotton, not glass. (Fabric material, distinct from glass cloth.)

Synonyms

• Fiberglass fabric: a synonym emphasizing the material (fiberglass) and its textile form.
• Glass textile: a technical term for woven glass fiber material.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms: "glass cloth" is a technical term and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions. However, in industrial contexts, it may be referred to as a "glass cloth layer" or "glass reinforcement."

Additional Notes

• Distinction from "glassware cloth": Do not confuse "glass cloth" with cloth used for cleaning glass (e.g., a lint-free cloth). "Glass cloth" specifically denotes fabric made from glass fibers, not a cleaning tool.