Definition of "ceramic" in английский

adjective

1. Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.

   • A ceramic vase stood on the table.

noun

1. (uncountable) A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high temperature.

   • Joan made the dish from ceramic.

2. (countable) An object made of this material.

   • Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.