1mass nounA solution of sodium or potassium silicate which solidifies on exposure to air, used for preserving eggs and hardening artificial stone.
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As the pH of water glass is lowered, colloidal particles of amorphous silica are formed.
2A tube with a glass bottom, for observing beneath the surface of water.
Definition of water glass in US English:
water glass
nounˈwädər ˌɡlas
1A solution of sodium or potassium silicate. It solidifies on exposure to air and is used to make silica gel and for preserving eggs and hardening artificial stone.
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Example sentencesExamples
As the pH of water glass is lowered, colloidal particles of amorphous silica are formed.
2An instrument for making observations beneath the surface of water, consisting of a bucket with a glass bottom.