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Perspex
This term is a proprietary eponym, where a brand name has become the common designation for acrylic glass. It carries a connotation of durability and safety, often associated with industrial design, protective screens, or architectural elements where traditional glass would be too fragile or dangerous.
As a mass noun referring to a material, it is treated as uncountable. To refer to specific items made from the material, users must employ partitive constructions such as a sheet of Perspex or a piece of Perspex.
Meanings
Examples
The museum display case is made of thick perspex to protect the artifact.
We should install a perspex screen at the reception desk for safety.
I need a sheet of perspex for my school science project.
The aircraft canopy was crafted from high grade perspex.
Just use some perspex for the cover so it does not shatter if it falls.
The artist used layers of colored perspex to create a 3D effect.
Is this window actually glass or is it perspex?
The detective noticed a small crack in the perspex shield.