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English noun: water glass

1. water glass (substance) a viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs


Synonymssodium silicate, soluble glass


Broader (hypernym)glass

2. water glass (artifact) a glass for drinking water


Broader (hypernym)drinking glass, glass

3. water glass (artifact) gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir


Synonymswater gage, water gauge


Broader (hypernym)gage, gauge


Narrower (hyponym)water level

4. water glass (artifact) clock that measures time by the escape of water


Synonymsclepsydra, water clock


Broader (hypernym)clock









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