Noun
/liːkwɪd ɡlæs/
Liquid glass refers to a substance that is typically a silicate solution, often used in various applications such as coatings, sealants, and in artistic contexts. It is a polymer that has a glass-like appearance when it dries and hardens, and it is often utilized in the field of art, construction, and even in food preservation.
Frequency of Use: The term "liquid glass" is not extremely common in everyday conversation but is frequently encountered in specialized contexts, especially in construction, art, and chemistry. It is more commonly used in written contexts, such as scientific literature or technical documentation.
Liquid glass can be applied to surfaces to provide a protective layer.
El vidrio líquido se puede aplicar a las superficies para proporcionar una capa protectora.
Many artists experiment with liquid glass to create stunning visual effects in their sculptures.
Muchos artistas experimentan con vidrio líquido para crear impresionantes efectos visuales en sus esculturas.
The construction industry utilizes liquid glass for its waterproofing properties.
La industria de la construcción utiliza vidrio líquido por sus propiedades de impermeabilización.
While "liquid glass" may not be a common part of idiomatic expressions, it can evoke imagery related to fragility, transparency, or fluidity in metaphorical language. The term itself can inspire creative phrasing or artistic expression. However, in English idioms directly incorporating "glass," we may consider broader glass-related idiomatic expressions, as follows:
Glass ceiling: Refers to an invisible barrier that prevents minorities and women from advancing in a profession.
The company has a glass ceiling that makes it difficult for women to get promotions.
(La empresa tiene un techo de cristal que dificulta que las mujeres consigan ascensos.)
Glass half full/glass half empty: Used to describe a person’s outlook on life.
When faced with challenges, she always sees the glass as half full.
(Cuando se enfrenta a desafíos, siempre ve el vaso medio lleno.)
Break the glass: Often to describe breaking social norms or boundaries.
We need to break the glass if we want to innovate.
(Necesitamos romper el cristal si queremos innovar.)
Clear as glass: Referring to something that is very easy to understand.
His explanation was as clear as glass.
(Su explicación fue tan clara como el cristal.)
The term "liquid glass" is derived from the combination of "liquid," which comes from the Latin "liquidus," meaning "fluid, flowing," and "glass," which originates from the Old English word "gæst," meaning a transparent material made by melting sand and other substances at high temperatures.
Synonyms: - Silicate solution - Liquid silica - Gel glass
Antonyms: - Solid glass - Rigid glass - Non-fluid material