porcelain

por·ce·lain | \ ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lən

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Definition of porcelain

1 : a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature

— called also hard-paste porcelain, true porcelain

2 : soft-paste porcelain

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The bowl is made of porcelain.

Recent Examples on the Web Not to her new girlfriend George, who looks like a porcelain doll. — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, "The Cast Of Channel 4’s Feel Good Will Give You All The Feels," 19 Mar. 2020 The remodeled residence at 1 Cypress Court Point is priced at $725,000 and features a modern glass front door and exterior lighting and rectangular porcelain tile flooring. — Dallas News, "Mediterranean-Tuscan-style homes available in Frisco," 14 Mar. 2020 Gucci's Instagram account has released some teaser videos ahead of the show, which feature porcelain dolls, toy carousels, and dollhouses. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "A Livestream to Gucci's Fall 2020 Runway Show," 18 Feb. 2020 Most unusual material used: Antique porcelain doll’s eyes. — Vogue, "19 FIT, Pratt, and Parsons 2019 Graduates on Their Collections and the Future of Fashion," 22 May 2019 The modern kitchen includes a soaring island, stainless-steel appliances, and a porcelain floor. — Joseph Neese, House Beautiful, "NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Lists His Multi-Million Ventura County Home for Sale on Instagram," 7 Feb. 2020 French porcelain urn — 1890 Q. This large vase was a housewarming gift for my grandparents in about 1908. — oregonlive, "French urn, Pittsburgh lamp could be worth thousands: Today’s Collectibles," 1 Feb. 2020 Designers first borrowed porcelain ginger jars exported from China. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "The Winter Show’s Many Small Treasures," 28 Jan. 2020 The kitchens feature Neolith porcelain countertops and backsplash, Level 3 SieMatic cabinetry, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances and a Marvel wine tower. — Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle, "Memorial condominium offers expansive homes with amenities," 7 Dec. 2019

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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain. Accessed 29 Mar. 2020.

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porcelain

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English Language Learners Definition of porcelain

: a hard, white substance that is very delicate and that is made by baking clay

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porcelain

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por·ce·lain | \ ˈpȯr-sə-lən

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Kids Definition of porcelain

: a hard white product of baked clay used especially for dishes, tile, and decorative objects

porcelain

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por·ce·lain | \ ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən, ˈpȯr-

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Medical Definition of porcelain

: a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar and that has many uses in dentistry

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