What does PYREX mean?

Pyrex

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a type of heat-resistant glass, often used for cooking dishes and laboratory equipment

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpaɪreks/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpaɪreks/

Origin and Usage: The word Pyrex was first used in 1915 by Corning Glass Works to describe their new heat-resistant borosilicate glass. The name Pyrex is a combination of the Greek word "pyr" (meaning fire) and the English word "rex" (meaning king). Pyrex is often used for cooking dishes such as casseroles, baking dishes, and pie plates, as well as for laboratory equipment such as beakers and test tubes.

Synonyms: heat-resistant glass, borosilicate glass

Related Words: glass, cookware, bakeware, beaker, flask

Example Sentences:

• She baked a delicious pie in her Pyrex dish.
• The scientist used a Pyrex beaker to measure the chemicals.
• Pyrex is a popular brand of heat-resistant glass.