ceramic

A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

“Joan made the dish from ceramic.”

An object made of this material

“Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.”

Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.

“A ceramic vase stood on the table.”