ceramic — objects made from clay that has been shaped and then heated to a high temperature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: objects made from clay that has been shaped and then heated to a high temperature
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈræmɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom dropped her favorite ceramic mug and now she's more heartbroken than when her favorite drama ended.
- The ceramic knife is so sharp that it cut through the tomato before I even finished saying 'tomato'.
- The artist spent three years perfecting her ceramic sculpture.
ceramic
NOUN[/səˈræmɪk/]
objects made from clay that has been shaped and then heated to a high temperature
The artist carefully shaped a ceramic vase before firing it in the kiln.
The ceramic plate was made by firing clay at high temperatures. (🪨 Clay + 🔥 Fire → Ceramic)
A dynamic artist created ceramic sculptures overlooking a panoramic valley.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ceramic derives from ancient Greek 'keramos', meaning potter's clay. The term originated in classical Greece as pottery-making techniques developed, and has since expanded to encompass modern advanced ceramic technologies and materials.
Breakdown
keramos (potter's clay) + -ic (adjective suffix) = ceramic, denoting materials or objects made from clay fired at high temperatures.
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📝Examples
“My mom dropped her favorite ceramic mug and now she's more heartbroken than when her favorite drama ended.”
“The ceramic knife is so sharp that it cut through the tomato before I even finished saying 'tomato'.”
“The artist spent three years perfecting her ceramic sculpture.”
“Modern cars use ceramic brake pads for better performance.”
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