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/wˈɔtər glæs/ Listen

Water glass

noun

A viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs. Synonyms: sodium silicate, soluble glass.

A glass for drinking water.

Gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir. Synonyms: water gage, water gauge.

Clock that measures time by the escape of water. Synonyms: clepsydra, water clock.

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Words linked to "Water glass" : clock, clepsydra, water level, gauge, glass, gage, water clock, water gauge, drinking glass