ScienceAugust 15, 2026

borosilicate

BOR-oh-sil-ih-kayt

Definition

A type of heat-resistant glass known for its durability and low thermal expansion, used in the article to house photosensors.

Etymology

The word is a chemical compound term formed by combining 'boron' (from the Arabic 'buraq') and 'silicate' (derived from the Latin 'silex' or 'silicis', meaning flint or silica).

In the news

The article specifies that the P-ONE neutrino detectors are protected by spheres made of borosilicate glass, which must withstand the harsh conditions of the deep ocean.

Physicists want to catch neutrinos in the sea. Step 1: Make sure their machinery won’t drown

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The Globe and Mail

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