see porcelain/ceramic.

1850, keramic, from Greek keramikos, from keramos "potter's earth; tile; earthen vessel, jar, wine-jar, pottery," perhaps from a pre-Hellenic word. Watkins suggests possible connection [..]

made of clay.

Ceramic-coated rims Some aluminum rims are coated with a ceramic material primarily to improve wet weather braking, and to reduce rim wear that often results when rim brakes are used in muddy/wet cond [..]

A new type of cutting tool material made of aluminum oxide . or silicon carbide that is finding increased use where high speed and resistance to high temperatures and wear are factors.

(n) an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures(adj) of or relating to or made from a ceramic

A hard, chemically inert seal face material that includes products refereed to as silicone carbide.

Ceramic tiles are created from natural products extracted from the earth that are shaped into tiles and then fired in kilns at extremely high temperatures.

The ceramic used to create McGuire Furniture pieces is a very durable, vitreous stoneware casting body that has been fired to 2165 Fahrenheit.

pottery, fired clay.

Products made by baking or firing nonmetallic Minerals (clay and similar materials). In making dental restorations or parts of restorations the material is fused Porcelain. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionar [..]

Organic-inorganic hybrid Polymers developed primarily for DENTAL RESTORATION. They typically contain a defined mixture of Organosilicon Compounds; Ceramics; and organic Polymers.

See Pottery

Of or pertaining to pottery.

pottery, fired clay.

pottery, fired clay.

An earthenware or porcelain product made from a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, by firing at a high temperature.

pertaining to products involving the use of clay or other silicates.

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