lead glass

/lɛd glæs/
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Definitions of lead glass
  1. noun
    glass containing lead oxide; has a high refractive index
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    types:
    paste
    a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry
    type of:
    glass
    a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
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