"glassite" meaning in All languages combined

See glassite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From glass + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|glass|-ite}} glass + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} glassite (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction) A fictional material, typically described as being transparent like glass. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction

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