flint glass

Meanings

• noun

  A type of glass that was historically made using ground flint as its main ingredient. Its surface is rough and has a frosted or cloudy appearance.

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Synonyms

crystal glass

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flint glass
mint leaf , pint of gin , kneel and whine

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Variants

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flint glass , flint glasses

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Etymology

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The term 'flint glass' originated from the ancient method of making glass using crushed flint as its primary component.

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Trivia

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1. Flint glass was commonly used for windows in cold climates due to its insulating properties.

2. The rough surface of flint glass made it more difficult for intruders to see through windows at night.

3. Flint glass was also used in the production of early mirrors.

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Related Concepts

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1. glassmaking: The process of creating glass objects through heating and shaping molten material.

2. Middle Ages: A period in European history that lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.

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Culture

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Flint glass was widely used in the production of windows during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, as it was more affordable and easier to produce than clear glass. It has also been used for various decorative items, such as vases and bottles.

How to Memorize "flint glass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of glass with a rough, cloudy surface, like the surface of a frosted window. Visualize the small pieces of flint that were used to make this type of glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'flint glass' with the rough, frosted appearance of a window pane or a bottle made from this material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'Frosted Flint' to remember the term 'flint glass'.

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