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Kind of glass used for measuring drinks? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

optical

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(Other definitions for optical that I've seen before include "Concerning sight" , "Coal tip (anag)" , "To do with sight, perhaps an illusion" , "Relating to the eye" , "Visual" .)

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