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ce•ram•ics
Pronunciation: (su-ram'iks), [key]—
n.
1. (used with a sing. v.) the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.
2. (used with a pl. v.) articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.
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