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Definition of ceramic
: 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
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The fibers, described recently in Applied Materials & Interfaces, would be less likely to slip or pull out of a surrounding ceramic medium because their fuzzy tangles lock them together.
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To encourage guests to sit back and stay awhile, set a table with sturdy ceramic plates and flatware, hefty (but unbreakable) glassware and colorful linens.
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The stand mixer and a small ceramic crock on the top shelf are replaced with an antique metal bucket.
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Using a Japanese water stone and ceramic triangle block, Surace, who runs his own business, Art of Sharp, demonstrated his craft.
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Ceramic angels, pieces of glasswork and other mementos left by friends in memory of the deceased dot the patch of earth at the base of a pecan tree.
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If your dad has been wanting to get into kamado ceramic grill cooking but doesn't want to spend $1,000, here is a great alternative.
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Corridors include plenty of light (filtered by baked-in strips of ceramic elements called frits) and benches.
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The glass and ceramic panels sandwich a piece of titanium rather than aluminum.
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Origin and Etymology of ceramic
Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery
ceramic
Definition of ceramic
1 ceramics 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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On average, her staff makes between 80 to 100 ceramic keepsakes a week.
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But existing composites can crack under the high pressures that occur in engines because the fibers slip against one another and pull out of the ceramic.
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Pristine white ceramic arrives on the table filled with dozens of the whole fried anchovies, plucked straight from the water and warm from the fryer.
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Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Flat Styling Iron The hair stylists to Chrissy Teigen, Jourdan Dunn, and Olivia Palermo swear by this nano-ceramic, tourmaline flat iron to achieve shiny bombshell waves and evenly straightened hair.
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Asahi Glass is the sort of sprawling, century-old Japanese conglomerate that makes everything from glass and electronics to chemicals, ceramics and flooring materials.
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Rubin's upcoming gadget, dubbed the Essential phone, resembles the popular Apple (aapl, -3.26%) iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S8 but is made of titanium and ceramics.
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The man ground up the horn using a special ceramic bowl, dissolving some of the powder in a glass of water before refrigerating it.
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Media includes acrylic, oil and watercolor painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, wood and more.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ceramic'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of ceramic
1859
CERAMIC Defined for English Language Learners
ceramic
playDefinition of ceramic for English Language Learners
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: made of clay that has been heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes hard
CERAMIC Defined for Kids
ceramic
playDefinition of ceramic for Students
1 ceramics plural : the art of making things (as pottery or tiles) of baked clay
2 : a product made by baking clay
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