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The word glass in this case isn't necessarily referring to the material glass, but instead referring to a small, handheld vessel for drinks, or a cup. Things that are usually, if not always made of glass have often been referred to as a "glass". For instance, a mirror may sometimes, but not very often, be referred to as a glass. With glass cups, and goblets the name "glass" stuck and became the definitive name for anything with that shape for the purpose of holding drinks. When one of these is made of plastic, it can be referred to as a "plastic glass", especially if the plastic is designed to visually replicate glass.
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Which type of plastic is used to make your glasses?
Pvc is used to make dissposable glasses
Do plastic glasses with polycarbonate lenses float?
Mine didn't.
Another example of transparent?
Window, Plastic, Glasses/Spectacles, and a glass cup
What does specticle mean?
it means glasses.
What is eyeglass lens made of?
Eyeglass lenses could be made of nearly any plastic or glass. For example, some glasses lens, such as my own, are made of a plastic called polycarbonate which is the material used to make bulletproof glass so my glasses are impact resistant. Other eyeglass lenses can be made from other plastics and glasses such as CR-39, Homopolyer and crown glass.
Is to plague the inventor an oxymoron?
No. An oxymoron is two words commonly used together that contradict one another, like "plastic silverware" or "jumbo shrimp".
Is jigsaw puzzle an oxymoron?
No. Nor is it a contradiction in terms - which is what most people mean when they say "oxymoron." An oxymoron is a deliberate rhetorical figure.
Where can I find outdoor glasswear that is shatter proof online?
Try http://www.kidsmartliving.com/smartdrinkware.html Their plastic glasses meet virtually every look and budget. They feature only plastic drinkware made of higher-quality plastics to offer worry-free, easy-care style for everyday use, indoors and out. You'll find: unbreakable plastic tumblers, drinking glasses, stackable plastic glasses, wine glasses, polycarbonate tumblers, plastic wine glasses, martini glasses, margarita glasses, champagne flutes, plastic beer mugs, pilsner glasses and plastic pitchers.
What do you call a phrase that combines two contradictory words?
It's an open secret that they are called oxymorons, but don't tell them that to their face, they might not like it!An oxymoron is a phrase made up of two seemingly contradictory words like: plastic glasses or jumbo shrimp. If you google oxymoron you'll get lists of them. Some are sarcastic, like honest lawyer or military intelligence.
Why are glasses called glasses when they are really made of plastic?
Technically, if they are made of plastic, then they aren't glasses. They might be fake glasses, for diguises etc... Often, real glasses do have a thin layer of plastic over the glass so that they don't crack, but plastic doesn't do anything as far as focusing a person's eyesight.
Which type of plastic is used to make your glasses?
Pvc is used to make dissposable glasses
What are other lenses than glasses?
Plastic
What are pretender glasses?
pretender glasses are glasses that do not have a prescription in them. its just simply a plastic lens. Many people where pretender glasses because they like the way they look with glasses.
What does the oxymoron cold fire mean?
Fire that is cold
What is the definition of Laboratory Disposable Glass?
plastic glasses
How is the LCM and oxymoron?
Only if you read it incorrectly. Some people interpret least common to mean rarest, which could be considered an oxymoron with multiple.
Where can one purchase plastic drinking glasses?
Plastic drinking glasses are useful if one has young children, or is considering a picnic. They can be picked up at supermarkets, or for a more sturdy plastic glass, Ikea carry a good range.
