ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈra-mik 
especially British kə-
: of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature
also
: of or relating to such a product
1
ceramics plural in form but singular in construction
: the art or process of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
The company, which has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz, demonstrated confidence in its timetable by opening the world’s first giga-level solid-state lithium ceramic battery factory earlier this year in Taoke, Taiwan.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Scandium Top source: Japan Applications: Manufacturing of alloys, ceramics, and fuel cells
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—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
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Adjective
Bordered by Japanese maples, rosebushes, and hydrangeas, the hotel’s terrace is a discreet spot where guests can sit around ceramic tables under a green gazebo, admiring a fresco on the bar by Pierre Mesguich and the twinkling lights that illuminate this magical garden at night.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
The company, which has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz, demonstrated confidence in its timetable by opening the world’s first giga-level solid-state lithium ceramic battery factory earlier this year in Taoke, Taiwan.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
Noun
Step inside to see the castle’s collection of tapestries, ceramics and paintings made for British royalty or venture outside to admire the nearby gardens and park.
—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Scandium Top source: Japan Applications: Manufacturing of alloys, ceramics, and fuel cells
11.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
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“Ceramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceramic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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ceramic
1 of 2 adjective
ce·ram·ic
sə-ˈram-ik
: of or relating to the manufacture of a product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made from a nonmetallic mineral by heating at high temperatures
ceramic
2 of 2 noun1
plural
: the art of making ceramic articles
2
: a product of ceramic manufacture
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