porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpȯr-s(ə-)lən 
1
: a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature
called also hard-paste porcelain, true porcelain
Examples of porcelain in a Sentence
The bowl is made of porcelain.
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Better Homes & Gardens 16-Piece Square Porcelain Dinnerware Set
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Elevate your at-home dining experience with this square porcelain dinnerware set.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
After her viral Margiela Couture porcelain makeup moment, the legendary Pat McGrath has delivered her divine touch again.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 May 2024
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
After her viral Margiela Couture porcelain makeup moment, the legendary Pat McGrath has delivered her divine touch again.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 May 2024
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən
ˈpȯr-
: a hard white ceramic ware used especially for dishes and chemical utensils
Medical Definition
porcelain
noun
por·ce·lain
ˈpōr-s(ə-)lən, ˈpȯr-
: a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar and that has many uses in dentistry
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