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Float glass

technology Maturity 7-9

People make flat glass for windows.

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Hot, melted glass floats on liquid metal. This makes the glass very smooth. It helps us see out of windows. It is a neat way to work. Can you see glass in your house?
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.0 | Vital Level 5