strass (countable and uncountable, plural strasses)
A rhinestone, brilliant glass used in the manufacture of artificial paste gemstones, consisting essentially of a complex borosilicate of lead and potassium.
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Strass, n. Etym: [So called from its inventor, a German jeweler: cf. F. stras.] (Chem.)
Definition: A brilliant glass, used in the manufacture of artificial paste gems, which consists essentially of a complex borosilicate of lead and potassium. Cf. Glass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 January 2025
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