pyrex
What is another word for pyrex? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A heat-resistant glass made with boron oxides, used for cookware and laboratory equipment.
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How to use pyrex
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pyrex dish
pyrex bowl
pyrex beaker
The lowercase form is often used loosely for any oven-safe glassware, not just the branded kind.
Etymology
The word began as a trademark, Pyrex, and became a general word for heat-resistant glass. It is an example of a brand name turned into a common noun.
Full origin of pyrex →Frequently asked questions
What is pyrex made of?
Pyrex is a type of borosilicate glass, which has a high amount of boron oxides mixed into the molten glass. This lowers how much the glass expands when heated.
Is pyrex a brand name or a word for a type of glass?
It started as a brand name, Pyrex. People now also use the lowercase word for heat-resistant glass in general.
Is pyrex a countable noun?
No, it is uncountable when it means the glass itself. People usually say a pyrex dish or a piece of pyrex.
