Ceramic - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Ceramic :  adj : of or relating to or made from a ceramic; "a ceramic dish" (noun)

1: an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures

Based on WordNet 2.0

Ceramic : \Ce*ram"ic\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? earthenware. Cf. Keramic.] Of or pertaining to pottery; relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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