Jena glass

noun

Je·​na glass
ˈyānə-
: glass of fine quality especially suited for chemical and optical ware and other scientific and industrial applications

Word History

Etymology

from Jena, Germany

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“Jena glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jena%20glass. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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