borosilicate
/ˌbɔroʊˈsɪlɪkət/
noun
- 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.