borosilicate

/ˌboʊroʊsɪlɪˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of glass that is resistant to thermal shock and is often used in laboratory equipment and cookware.

“The new lab equipment was made of borosilicate glass, which could withstand extreme temperature changes.”

Synonyms

  • pyrex
  • thermal shock-resistant glass

Antonyms

  • thermal shock-sensitive glass