ceramic materials

[sə-ˈra-mik mə-ˈtir-ē-əlz]
nounpl: ceramic materials
materiais cerâmicos
1. Inorganic, non-metallic materials made from clay or other raw materials, hardened by heat, typically used in construction, art, and industrial applications
Ceramic materials are widely used in the production of tiles, pottery, and advanced engineering components.
Materiais cerâmicos são amplamente utilizados na produção de azulejos, cerâmica artesanal e componentes de engenharia avançada.
2. Substances composed of crystalline and amorphous phases with high melting points and resistance to corrosion
Modern ceramic materials are employed in aerospace engineering due to their thermal resistance.
Materiais cerâmicos modernos são empregados na engenharia aeroespacial devido à sua resistência térmica.
Ceramic materials have deep historical roots in both Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, with traditional pottery being an important craft. In Brazil, ceramic tiles (azulejos cerâmicos) are extremely common in residential construction and kitchen design. The term is frequently used in technical, industrial, and architectural contexts across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ceramicsclay productsrefractory materialsvitrified materialsinorganic compounds
Antonyms / Antônimos
metallic materialsorganic materialspolymerscomposites

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais cerâmicos
Standard term used in academic and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
materiais cerâmicos / cerâmica
Both terms used interchangeably in construction industry
São Paulo
materiais cerâmicos
Predominant term in manufacturing and industrial sectors
Portugal
materiais cerâmicos / cerâmica
Similar usage to Brazil; 'cerâmica' often used as shortened form

Related Words

potteryporcelainearthenwareglazekilnclayfired materialsrefractory

Related Idioms & Phrases

ceramic tile work
advanced ceramic composites
high-temperature ceramics
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