glass enclosure

collocation in English

meaningsofglassandenclosure

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glass
noun
uk
/ɡlɑːs/us
/ɡlæs/
a hard, transparent material, used to make windows, bottles, and ...
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enclosure
noun
uk
/ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/us
/ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/
an area surrounded by fences ...
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(Definition ofglassandenclosurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In one, a platinum strip (or filament) was operated in aglassenclosure, but was not in a vacuum.
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The sandkings evolve into two distinct groups, a white group and a red group, and settle on opposite sides of theirglassenclosure.
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Erected in 2003, the $72.5 million building is 343000 sqft and features two two-story 600ft m wings connected by a middleglassenclosure.
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Further street vending space is available against the outside walls of the building, especially on the south side, under aglassenclosure.
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At the top of the lantern room is a stormproof ventilator designed to remove the smoke of the lamps and the heat that builds in theglassenclosure.
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Some revolving door displays incorporate a smallglassenclosure, permitting small objects such as sculpture, fashion mannequins, or plants to be displayed to pedestrians passing through.
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Gas-filled tubes such as thyratrons may also use a shiny metal anode, since the gas present inside the tube allows for heat convection from the anode to theglassenclosure.
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They can be either simple barriers or complete glass enclosures with roofs.
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To minimize damage to the musical instruments, the musicians play from glass enclosures in the theater.
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She kept several live reptiles in her drawing room, including dangerous snakes (in glass enclosures).
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A related approach is the solar updraft tower, which heats air in glass enclosures at ground level and sends the heated air up a tower driving turbines at the base.
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In 1928 the portico across the front of the building was winterized with glass enclosures in the window openings which was removed in the early 21st century.
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