Sheet Glass (Noun)
Meaning
Glass formed into large thin sheets.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The modern skyscraper's façade was made up of massive sheets of sheet glass meticulously secured to a frame.
- To make the replacement easier and safer, the window repair technician carefully measured the broken sheet glass before ordering a new piece.
- Due to the immense weight and fragility of sheet glass, specialized equipment was required to transport the heavy panes.
- The beautiful, transparent sheet glass on the greenhouse wall allowed sunlight to warm the plants and encourage healthy growth.
- Sheet glass was first developed in Germany in the early 20th century using the Fourcault process that involved drawing a sheet of molten glass vertically upwards out of the furnace.