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opal glass [′ō·pəl ‚glas] (materials) Translucent or opaque glass, often milky white, made by adding impurities such as fluorine compounds to the melt; it appears white by reflected light but shows color images through thin sections; used for ornamental glass and as an efficient light diffuser. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bulbous, sensuous Drop by Future Systems for Kundalini, a wall and ceiling lamp with an opal glass diffuser. Researchers in Israel subsequently observed this so-called "memory" effect in laser light transmitted through a thin sheet of opal glass. With a combination of energy-efficient fluorescent light sources and Limburg's famous three-ply opal glass, soft, diffused lighting effects are achieved with no harsh shadows or glare. |
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