Meanings (ES + gloss)
cristal • vidrio • vítreo
An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
A popular myth is that window glass is actually an extremely viscous liquid.
The tabletop is made of glass.
copa • traste • vaso
Any amorphous solid (one without a regular crystal lattice).
Metal glasses, unlike those based on silica, are electrically conductive, which can be either an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the application.
Phrases
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