ceramic
hardened clay / made of clay
Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: ceramics
This term evokes a sense of fragility combined with permanence. It suggests a material that has undergone a transformative process of fire and heat to reach a finished state, often associated with both utilitarian kitchenware and high-art sculpture.
In modern industrial contexts, the word shifts away from pottery and toward high-tech applications. It refers to heat-resistant tiles on spacecraft or specialized dental implants, moving the connotation from rustic craft to precision engineering.
Countable when referring to a specific object made of the material, such as a ceramic. Uncountable when referring to the material substance itself.
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The vase is made of a high-quality ceramic.
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She bought a beautiful ceramic bowl.
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