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watch glass

/ˈwɒtʃ ɡlɑːs/

Traducción: Cubierta transparente y protectora, generalmente de vidrio mineral o zafiro sintético, que resguarda la esfera y las manecillas de relojes de pulsera o de pared del polvo, la humedad y los golpes.

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/ˈwɒtʃ ɡlɑːs/C1formaltechnical
  • esCubierta transparente y protectora, generalmente de vidrio mineral o zafiro sintético, que resguarda la esfera y las manecillas de relojes de pulsera o de pared del polvo, la humedad y los golpes.

A protective transparent cover, typically made of mineral or synthetic sapphire crystal, that shields the dial and hands of a wristwatch or clock from dust, moisture, and impact.

  1. Laboratory equipmentC1formal

    A concave piece of glass used in laboratories to hold solids, evaporate liquids, or cover beakers.

    esvidrio de reloj

    • The chemist placed the sample on a watch glass to dry.
    • Cover the beaker with a watch glass to prevent contamination.
    • Watch glasses are commonly used for weighing small amounts of powder.