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Ceramic

Ce-ram′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] earthenware. Cf.
Keramic
.]
Of or pertaining to pottery; relating to the art of making earthenware;
as,
ceramic
products;
ceramic
ornaments for ceilings
.

Definition 2024


ceramic

ceramic

English

Adjective

ceramic (not comparable)

  1. made of material produced by the high temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.
    A ceramic vase stood on the table.

Derived terms

  • vitroceramic

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Noun

ceramic (countable and uncountable, plural ceramics)

  1. (uncountable) A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material.
    Joan made the dish of ceramic.
  2. (countable) An object made of this material
    Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.

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References

  • Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.

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