ceramic

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• (US) (UK) IPA ^(key): /səˈræmɪk/

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Noun

Singular ceramic

Plural ceramics

(countable & uncountable)

1. (uncountable) A hard material that is easily broken; it is made by firing a mineral like clay at a high temperature.

   Joan made the dish of ceramic.

2. (countable) An object made of this material.

   Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.

3. (usually before a noun) Made of ceramic.

   A ceramic vase stood on the table.

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