small glass (
91little - small — Small and little are both used to say that someone or something is not large. There are some important differences in the ways these words are used. ◊ position in clause Small can be used in front of a noun, or after a verb such as be . They… …
92industrial glass — Introduction solid material that is normally lustrous and transparent in appearance and that shows great durability under exposure to the natural elements. These three properties lustre, transparency, and durability make glass a favoured… …
93Architectural glass — is glass that is used as a building material. It is most typically used as transparent glazing material in the building envelope, including windows in the external walls. Glass is also used for internal partitions and as an architectural feature …
94British stained glass (1811-1918) — In early 19th century Britain, beginning with an armorial window created by Thomas Willement in 1811 12, there was a revival of the art and craft of stained glass window manufacture. This revival gained impetus until stained glass windows became… …
95Stained Glass — • The popular name for the glass used in the making of coloured windows Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Stained Glass Stained Glass …
96Early modern glass in England — The early modern period in England (c. 1500 1800) brought on a revival in local glass production. Medieval glass had been limited to the small scale production of forest glass for window glass and vessels, predominantly in the WealdKenyon, G.H.,… …
97Powder glass beads — The earliest powder glass beads on record were discovered during archaeological excavations at Mapungubwe, in present day Zimbabwe, and dated to 970 1000 CE. In our time, the main area of powder glass bead manufacture is West Africa, most… …
98Smart glass — or switchable glass, also called smart windows or switchable windows in its application to windows or skylights, refers to electrically switchable glass or glazing which changes light transmission properties when voltage is applied.Certain types… …
99Toughened glass — Toughened or tempered glass is glass that has been processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. It will usually shatter into small fragments, rather than sharp shards, when… …
100Ancient Chinese glass — refers to all types of glass manufactured in China prior to the Qing Dynasty (1644 1911). In Chinese history, glass played a peripheral role in the arts and crafts, when compared to ceramics and metal work [Braghin 2002a] . The limited… …
