antique glass
A textured cylinder glass of uneven thickness, used primarily in stained glass windows; similar in characteristics to the stained glass […]
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antimony oxide
A white opaque pigment used in paints and plastics to provide flameretardant properties. It has better opacity than extenders but
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antimonial lead, hard lead, regulus metal
An alloy containing 10 to 25% antimony and the balance lead; antimony increases the tensile strength and hardens the lead;
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antifriction latch bolt
In builders hardware, a latch bolt designed to reduce friction as the bolt engages the strike plate.