plate glass

created by baffo
(thing) by baffo (2.9 d) (print)   (I like it!) Thu Oct 11 2001 at 10:08:26

A type of thick, clear, rolled glass that comes in large panes. Plate glass is usually annealed in order to improve its mechanical characteristics.
Used to make large windows in one piece.

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