On Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:59:35 -0800 (PST) in rec.food.cooking, Jerry
Avins > wrote,
>Real borosilicate is suitable for stovetop use. "Pyrex" is just a
>brand name now. Corning licenses it out.

The "Pyrex" brand name was synonymous with borosilicate glass.
The "Pyrex" brand name was invented just for borosilicate glass.
Using it for cheap lime glass is contemptible.