CEFR B2

porcelain

noun

Meaning

A hard, white, unglazed, and translucent ceramic material, typically vitrified, that is made by firing a mixture of kaolin and feldspar at a high temperature.

Examples

The antique vase was made of delicate porcelain.
She collected fine china, including many porcelain figurines.

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porcelain (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

Definition

A hard, white, unglazed, and translucent ceramic material, typically vitrified, that is made by firing a mixture of kaolin and feldspar at a high temperature.

Examples

The antique vase was made of delicate porcelain.
She collected fine china, including many porcelain figurines.
The dentist used porcelain to create a crown that matched the color of her teeth.

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