Glasspaper: meaning, definitions and examples
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glasspaper
[ ˈɡlɑːspəpər ]
abrasive material
Glasspaper is a type of abrasive material made by gluing small particles of glass to paper. It is used for smoothing and polishing surfaces.
Synonyms
emery paper, sandpaper
Examples of usage
- It is common to use glasspaper when sanding wooden surfaces.
- The glasspaper helped to remove the rough edges from the metal piece.
obsolete term
In the past, glasspaper referred to sandpaper made with glass particles. It is no longer commonly used.
Synonyms
archaic abrasive paper, obsolete sandpaper
Examples of usage
- Glasspaper was once a popular choice for sanding surfaces.
- Old furniture restoration often involved the use of glasspaper.
Translations
Translations of the word "glasspaper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 papel de vidro
🇮🇳 कांच का कागज
🇩🇪 Glaspapier
🇮🇩 kertas kaca
🇺🇦 скляний папір
🇵🇱 papier szklany
🇯🇵 ガラス紙
🇫🇷 papier de verre
🇪🇸 papel de vidrio
🇹🇷 cam kağıdı
🇰🇷 유리 종이
🇸🇦 ورق زجاجي
🇨🇿 skleněný papír
🇸🇰 sklenený papier
🇨🇳 玻璃纸
🇸🇮 stekleni papir
🇮🇸 glerpappír
🇰🇿 шыны қағаз
🇬🇪 მინის ქაღალდი
🇦🇿 şüşə kağız
🇲🇽 papel de vidrio
Word origin
The term 'glasspaper' originated in the 19th century, when sandpaper made with glass particles became popular for its abrasive qualities. Over time, the usage of glasspaper declined as more efficient and modern abrasive materials were developed. Today, the term is mostly used in historical or specialized contexts, while sandpaper made with other materials is more common in general use.
See also: eyeglasses, glass, glasses, glasshouse, glassware, glassy.