Definition/Meaning of ceramic

• English - Adjective: ceramic ( not comparable ) 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 Translations
• English - Noun: ceramic ( countable and uncountable , plural ceramics ) ( uncountable ) A hard brittle material that is produced through burning of nonmetallic minerals at high temperatures Joan made the dish of ceramic . ( countable ) An object made of this material Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment . Translations See also kaolin , kaoline
• English - Etymology: From Ancient Greek κεραμικός ( keramikós , “ potter's ” ), from κέραμος ( kéramos , “ potter's clay ” ), perhaps from a pre-Hellenic word .
• English - Pronunciation: ( General American , Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /səˈɹæmɪk/ Rhymes: -æmɪk
• English - Related terms: ceramics