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Meaning of Rupert's drop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Rupert's Land Rupert's tear Ruperto rupes Ruphylin rupia

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