Rupert's drop

短语

词形变化

Rupert's drops 复数 Rupert's drops

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.

词源

Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, who brought them to England in 1660.

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