Water glass: Definition with Water glass Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs.

Exact synonyms: Sodium Silicate, Soluble Glass
Generic synonyms: Glass

2. Noun. A glass for drinking water.

Generic synonyms: Drinking Glass, Glass

3. Noun. Gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir.

Exact synonyms: Water Gage, Water Gauge
Generic synonyms: Gage, Gauge
Specialized synonyms: Water Level

4. Noun. Clock that measures time by the escape of water.

Exact synonyms: Clepsydra, Water Clock
Generic synonyms: Clock

1. Noun. (inorganic chemistry) A common name for some water-soluble silicate compounds, especially when occurring in dissolved, jelly-like form. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. See Soluble glass, under Glass. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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