Plexiglas
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- noun
- /ˈplɛksɪˌɡlæs/
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Plexiglás
- The aquarium features a large tank made of Plexiglas, allowing visitors to see the fish clearly.
- sheet of Plexiglas
- 1 cm Plexiglas
Examples
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The bullets miss and explode one of the Plexiglas passenger windows, causing the cabin to depressurize.
Fiction book (1992) -
Her replica of the original fake sat behind the bar in a Plexiglas display case.
Fiction book (2000) -
The seating area he was in was closed in on three sides by Plexiglas.
Fiction book (1997) -
Well, the Vegas sun will effectively turn the Plexiglas box into an oven.
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To avoid falls, a rim of Plexiglas 1 cm high surrounded the open arms.
Academic text (2016) -
Windows are covered with Plexiglas that shuts out the outside view, natural light, and ventilation.
Academic text (2000) -
A pane of glass or Plexiglas is mounted at a slight angle above the table.
Academic text (1998) -
The water tank is made of Plexiglas and measures 50 cm in diameter and 76 cm in height.
Academic text (1997) -
Jeremy laughed at this, then stepped over the Plexiglas partition that surrounded the exhibit.
Fiction book (1999) -
Marissa paid the taxi driver while sitting in the backseat, shoving the money through the Plexiglas divider.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
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A light clear plastic used instead of glass for windows, displays or shields
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A clear, strong plastic like glass that is lighter and does not break easily
Clear strong plastic like glass but lighter and less likely to break
How Transparent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Plexiglas is a brand name made from two parts, plexi which reminds us of 'plastic', and glas which is the German word for 'glass'. So it is easy to remember as 'plastic glass', a clear plastic used instead of real glass.