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| Term | ceramic |
| Pronunciation | suh-RAM-ik, kuh-RAM-ik |
| Variations | porcelain |
| See also | ceramics |
| Definition | 1. A clay-like material that is hardened by firing at high temperatures. 2. Dental ceramics are finely ground porcelain powders, mixed with liquids into a workable state, then sculpted by the technician and fired in a furnace to a hard, glossy state. |
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