Definition of Water glass

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

Definition of Water glass

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

Medical Definition of Water glass

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Water Glass

water fountain
water fountains
water fox
water frame
water frames
water furrow
water gage
water gap
water gas
water gate
water gauge
water gauges
water gavel
water gillyflower
water god
water gruel
water gum
water gun
water guns
water hammer
water hare
water hazard
water heater
water heaters
water hemlock
water hemp
water hen
water hickory

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