shatterproof glass
Definition
Noun: A type of safety glass constructed with a protective interlayer, typically of plastic or resin, laminated between two sheets of glass. This design prevents the glass from breaking into sharp, dangerous fragments upon impact.
Usage
"Shatterproof glass" is used as a compound noun to refer to the material itself. It is commonly specified in contexts requiring safety and security. * The museum installed shatterproof glass to protect the valuable paintings from potential damage. * For safety reasons, all windows in the school bus are made of shatterproof glass.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical, architectural, and security specifications.
- The building code requires shatterproof glass in all skylights.
- It can be described by its properties.
- The shatterproof glass remained intact, with only a web of cracks, after the attempted break-in.
Variants and Related Words
- Laminated glass: A more technical term for the same product, emphasizing the manufacturing process.
- Safety glass: A broader category that includes both laminated (shatterproof) glass and tempered glass, which crumbles into small granular chunks instead of shattering.
- Bulletproof glass: A specialized, much thicker type of laminated glass designed to resist ballistic impact.
Synonyms
- Laminated glass
- Safety glass (in the specific context of fragmentation resistance)
Related Phrases
- Shatter-resistant: A descriptive phrase for materials designed to resist breaking into pieces.
- The phone case is marketed as shatter-resistant. (Note: "Shatterproof glass" itself is a compound noun and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms derived from it.)
Noun
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glass made with plates of plastic or resin or other material between two sheets of glass to prevent shattering
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