Glass containing a high proportion of lead oxide and having a relatively high refractive index, with poor acid resistance and low rigidity; used in many optical components, neon-sign tubing, and light bulbs.
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300010811
glass, lead
glass, lead silicate
glass, lead-alkali
glass-of-lead
lead glass
lead silicate glass
lead-alkali glass
silicate glass, lead
13yrs ago
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