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opal glass

noun

  1. a translucent or opaque glass, usually of a milky white hue.

opal glass

noun

  1. glass that is opalescent or white, made by the addition of fluorides

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opal glass1

First recorded in 1865–70

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Example Sentences

When a matt-surface print on paper is required, finely grained opal glass is used.

This may be made of ground glass, opal glass, or be a dioptric globe such as the holophane.

The mineral is also used in the production of opal glass and enamel ware.

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