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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Dutch tear, glass tear, Prince Rupert's drop, Prince Rupert's tear, Rupert's tear
Antonyms: none provided
History
Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, who brought them to England in 1660.
