Definition of "ceramic" []

• Any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. (noun)
• An object, such as earthenware, porcelain, or tile, made of ceramic. (noun)
• The art or technique of making objects of ceramic, especially from fired clay. (noun)

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• "Until fairly recently, these materials were made from naturally occurring mineral aggregates: the word ceramic comes from the Greek for “potter’s clay.”"
• "This is a micro thin ceramic coating that prevents a high percentage of carbon and bullet metal from adherring to your bore."
• "A few minutes later, EMB was bringing two new drinks - in ceramic mugs - to our table."