jena glass

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What does jena glass mean?

A type of fine-quality borosilicate glass with high resistance to shock and heat, used in science, technology, and tableware.

Where does jena glass come from?

Calque of German Jenaer Glas. The glass was invented by Otto Schott in the city of Jena, Germany.

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