safety glass

noun

: transparent material that is made by laminating a sheet of transparent plastic between sheets of clear glass and is used especially for windows (as of automobiles) likely to be subjected to shock or impact

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of safety glass was in 1912

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“Safety glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20glass. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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