ceramic

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Singular
ceramic

Plural
ceramics

(countable & uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) A hard material that is easily broken; it is made by firing a mineral like clay at a high temperature.
    Joan made the dish of ceramic.
  2. (countable) An object made of this material.
    Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.
  3. (usually before a noun) Made of ceramic.
    A ceramic vase stood on the table.