ceramic
Pronunciation:
/səˈɹæmɪk/noun
Definitions
A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.
Example: Joan made the dish from ceramic.
An object made of this material
Example: Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.
adjective
Definitions
Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.
Example: A ceramic vase stood on the table.