ceramic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
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adjective of or relating to or made from a ceramic
- a ceramic dish
WordNet
Ce*ram"ic adjective
Etymology
Gr. , fr. earthenware. Cf.Definitions
Of or pertaining to pottery; relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products;ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
