Rupert's drop

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  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.

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词源

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