sheet glass

/'ʃi:t'glɑ:s/

Thân thiện

A worker carefully cuts a large pane of sheet glass.

Definition

Noun: * A type of glass manufactured in large, flat, thin sheets: "Sheet glass" refers to glass that has been produced in the form of broad, relatively thin, flat panels, typically used in windows, picture frames, and other applications requiring large, clear surfaces.

Usage

"Sheet glass" is a compound noun used to specify the form and manufacturing method of the glass, as opposed to other forms like blown glass, tempered glass, or fiberglass. It is often used in industrial, architectural, and manufacturing contexts.

Examples

• The factory specializes in producing high-quality sheet glass for the construction industry.
• Old windows were often made from single panes of sheet glass.
• The artist used a large piece of sheet glass as a protective cover for the tabletop.

Advanced Usage

• "Float glass" is a specific, modern type of sheet glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin, resulting in very flat and uniform panels. Almost all architectural sheet glass today is float glass.
  • Example: Modern windows are made from float glass, a superior type of sheet glass.

Variants and Related Words

• Plate glass: A related term often used interchangeably with "sheet glass," though historically, plate glass was made by a different (rolling and polishing) process and was thicker. In modern usage, the distinction is less clear.
• Flat glass: A broader, more technical term encompassing all glass produced in flat sheets, including sheet glass and plate glass.
• Window glass: A common application-specific term for sheet glass used in windows.

Synonyms

• Pane glass (less common)
• Flat glass (broader category)

Notes

"Sheet glass" is a specific material category. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs. Its meaning is precise and technical.

Học thuật

Noun

1. glass formed into large thin sheets

Từ đồng nghĩa

• plate glass