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pressed glass

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pressed glass [′prest ′glas]
(materials)
Glass shaped by being poured into a mold under pressure or pressed into a mold in a plastic state.

pressed glass
Any unit of glass pressed into shape, such as glass block, pavement light, etc.


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Recognising the demand for cheaper, but equally attractive glass, the manufacturers produced the iridized effect by spraying the hot, pressed glass with minerals.
The one he wants is similar to those used in fairgrounds made out of pressed glass in a mould and must match the other four.
Exhibits exploring the production of salt and pressed glass are also on show, for which South Shields was celebrated in the 17th and 19th Centuries.
 
 
 
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