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.
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Words nearby semiporcelain
semipermanent, semipermeable, semiplastic, semipolar bond, semipolitical, semiporcelain, semipostal, semiprecious, semiprecious stone, semiprivate, semipro
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British Dictionary definitions for semiporcelain
semiporcelain
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈpɔːslɪn) /
noun
a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china
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