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 |
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| Synonyms | sodium silicate, soluble glass |
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| Broader (hypernym) | glass |
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2. | water glass (artifact) a glass for drinking water |
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| Broader (hypernym) | drinking glass, glass |
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3. | water glass (artifact) gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir |
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| Synonyms | water gage, water gauge |
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| Broader (hypernym) | gage, gauge |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | water level |
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4. | water glass (artifact) clock that measures time by the escape of water |
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| Synonyms | clepsydra, water clock |
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| Broader (hypernym) | clock |
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