Ballotini
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ballotini is a noun meaning (sciences) small beads (usually of glass, typically of 1-4mm diameter).
Meaning
(sciences) small beads (usually of glass, typically of 1-4mm diameter).
More Meanings
- glass microspheres (used in reflective materials, typically < 100μm diameter)
- A style of glass with a helical pattern, made by caneworking.
Example Sentences
The 40cm fractionating column was packed with 3mm ballotini.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nanoball, nanobead, microballoon, microbottle, micropellet, beadchip.
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