Ceramic

Adjective

Definitions

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

"A ceramic vase stood on the table."

2.NounA hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high temperature.

"Joan made the dish from ceramic."

3.NounAn object made of this material.

"Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment."

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