Ceramic

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /səˈɹæmɪk/
• Rhymes: -æmɪk

Origin

From Ancient Greek κεραμικός (keramikos, "potter's"), from κέραμος (keramos, "potter's clay"), perhaps from a pre-Hellenic word.

Full definition of ceramic

Adjective

1. made of material produced by the high temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.A ceramic vase stood on the table.

Derived terms

• vitroceramic

Noun

1. (uncountable) A hard brittle material that is produced through burning of nonmetallic minerals at high temperaturesJoan made the dish of ceramic.
2. (countable) An object made of this materialJoe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.

Related terms

• ceramics

Anagrams

• racemic