A glass to metal seal is formed between the insulative preform 12 and {TAIL ~ the metal package} 14 at {HEAD ~ the aperture} 16 to provide a hermetically sealed package 
A glass to metal seal is formed between the insulative preform 12 and { TAIL ~ the metal package } 14 at { HEAD ~ the aperture } 16 to provide a hermetically sealed package
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