tempered glass
nounUK /ˈtɛmpəd ɡlɑːs/
US /ˈtɛmpərd ɡlæs/
Tempered glass is a special strong glass that breaks into tiny safe pieces instead of sharp shards.
The phone screen is made of tempered glass so it won't crack easily.
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2. Glass that has been heated and quickly cooled to make it stronger.
The shower door is made of tempered glass for safety.
3. A protective screen layer used on phones and tablets.
She put a tempered glass protector on her new phone.
4. Glass used in car windows that shatters into small pieces.
The car's side window is tempered glass.