Waterglass

Translation of "waterglass" into Russian

Noun

/ˈwɔːtəɡlɑːs/

/ˈwɔtərˌɡlæs/

waterglass

waterglasses pl

водяные часы

The ancient Egyptians used a waterglass to measure time.

Древние египтяне использовали водяные часы для измерения времени.

водяное стекло

The chemist used waterglass as a binder in the experiment.

Химик использовал водяное стекло в качестве связующего вещества в эксперименте.

Additional translations

Noun

/ˈwɔːtəɡlɑːs/

/ˈwɔtərˌɡlæs/

A glass container used for holding water.

She placed a waterglass on the table next to the pitcher.

A solution of sodium silicate used as a preservative for eggs or as a cement.

The farmer used waterglass to preserve the eggs for the winter months.

A viewing box or tube with a transparent bottom used for inspecting objects beneath the surface of water.

With the waterglass, they were able to watch the sea urchins clinging to the rocks below.

Adjective

/ˈwɔːtəɡlɑːs/

/ˈwɔtərˌɡlæs/

Made of or containing sodium silicate; relating to waterglass.

The artist applied a waterglass varnish to protect the fresco.