Ceramic

noun

/səˈɹæmɪk/

Word Frequency: 5.2

Definitions

1.nounA hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

"Joan made the dish from ceramic."

2.nounAn object made of this material

"Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment."

3.adjectiveMade of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.

"A ceramic vase stood on the table."

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