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ceramic

/səˈɹæmɪk/

Meanings

A material made by firing clay or other materials at high temperatures. Ceramics can be hard and brittle or they can be more flexible and resilient, depending on the clay and the firing process.
- "The vase is made of ceramic."
- "The ceramic tiles on the floor are very beautiful."
- "The plate is made of ceramic and it is used to serve food."
- "The ceramic figurines are very collectible and they are often displayed in museums and private collections."

Rhymes

Words rhyming with ceramic
ceramic , mimic , micromic , plastic , elastic , static , vibrant , granite , marble , limestone , schist , gneiss , slate

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

ceramic () : A material made by firing clay or other materials at high temperatures.
ceremonial () : Relating to or being a ceremony, especially a formal one.
ceremony () : A social or religious observance consisting of more or less ordered forms, actions, or symbolic representations.
cerise () : Relating to or being a deep red color, as of ripe cherries.
cerebellum () : The part of the brain that lies below the cerebrum and that is concerned with the coordination and control of movement and posture.
cerebral () : Relating to or being the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain, which is concerned with the processing of sensory information, the regulation of motor function, the formulation and execution of complex plans and strategies, and the expression of emotional responses.
cerebrum () : The largest part of the brain, which is concerned with the processing of sensory information, the regulation of motor function, the formulation and execution of complex plans and strategies, and the expression of emotional responses.
cerulean () : Relating to or being a deep, clear blue color, as of the sky on a clear day.
cerumen () : The waxy substance that is produced by the glands in the ear canal and that serves to protect and lubricate the ear canal.
cerulean warbler () : A small, brightly colored bird that is native to Central America and that is known for its distinctive, melodic song. The cerulean warbler is a popular subject of study among ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, and it is a valued member of many birdwatching communities around the world.

Variants

List of all variants of ceramic that leads to same result
ceramic , ceramics

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'ceramic' comes from the Greek word 'keramos', which means 'potter's clay'. Ceramics have been made and used by humans for thousands of years, and they continue to be an important and versatile material in modern life.

Trivia

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Ceramic tiles were used as early as 2000 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization.
The ancient Greeks used ceramic pots and jars not only for storing food and liquids but also for cooking and serving food.
The famous Aztec calendar stone, which dates back to around 1400 AD, is made of a type of ceramic known as tezontle.
The famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, is said to have used a large ceramic cooking pot, known as a catira, to cook food for his crew during their long voyage around the world.

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