ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈra-mik 
especially British kə-
: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature
also
: of or relating to such a product
1
ceramics
sə-ˈra-miks
especially British kə-
plural in form but singular in construction
: the art or process of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Available in the brand’s cheery Blueberry and Raspberry colors, the lightweight pan is made from aluminized steel for even browning and has a dual-layered nonstick ceramic coating that helps sweet and savory bakes slide right out.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
However, these weren’t just a nice touch playing to Anderson’s love of ceramics evinced both by his personal collection (Lucie Rie, Lynda Benglis, Hans Coper and John War) and ready-to-wear collaborations and capsules throughout his decade odd tenure at Loewe.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
The ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup (especially paired with the GSI scraper below).
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Available in the brand’s cheery Blueberry and Raspberry colors, the lightweight pan is made from aluminized steel for even browning and has a dual-layered nonstick ceramic coating that helps sweet and savory bakes slide right out.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Noun
He’s been making his ceramics for seven years and often gifts them to his family and friends for birthdays and Christmas.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
However, these weren’t just a nice touch playing to Anderson’s love of ceramics evinced both by his personal collection (Lucie Rie, Lynda Benglis, Hans Coper and John War) and ready-to-wear collaborations and capsules throughout his decade odd tenure at Loewe.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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ceramic
1 of 2 adjective
ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈram-ik
: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures
ceramic
2 of 2 noun1
plural
: the art of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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