Rupert's drops

A form of Rupert's drop — 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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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Rupert's drop
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