semiporcelain

[ sem-ee-pawr-suh-lin, -pohr-, -pawrs-lin, -pohrs-, sem-ahy- ]

/ ˌsɛm iˈpɔr sə lɪn, -ˈpoʊr-, -ˈpɔrs lɪn, -ˈpoʊrs-, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

any of several vitrified ceramic wares lacking the translucency or hardness of true porcelain but otherwise similar to it.

Nearby words

semipermanent, semipermeable, semiplastic, semipolar bond, semipolitical, semiporcelain, semipostal, semiprecious, semiprecious stone, semiprivate, semipro

Origin of semiporcelain

First recorded in 1875–80; semi- + porcelain

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British Dictionary definitions for semiporcelain

semiporcelain

/ (ˌsɛmɪˈpɔːslɪn) /

noun

a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china

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