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Nov 29, 2009
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por•ce•lain



Pronunciation: (pôr'su-lin, pōr'-; pôrs'lin, pōrs'-), [key]
n.
1. a strong, vitreous, translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature.
2. ware made from this.

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porbeagleporcelain enamel
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