borosilicate

/ˌbɔroʊˈsɪlɪkət/
noun
  1. A type of glass that contains boron and silica, known for being very resistant to heat and chemicals.
    • The laboratory beakers are made of borosilicate so they can withstand high temperatures.
    • Many baking dishes are made from borosilicate glass because it doesn't break easily in the oven.
    • The chemist chose borosilicate for the experiment because it resists damage from strong acids.
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