porcelain definition by Wordo

Noun

A

hard

white

translucent

ceramic

,

originally

made

by

firing

kaolin

,

quartz

,

and

feldspar

at

high

temperatures

but

now

also

inclusive

of

similar

artificial

materials

;

also

often

such

a

material

as

a

symbol

of

the

fragility

,

elegance

,

etc

.

traditionally

associated

with

porcelain

goods

.

Verb

To

coat

with

a

porcelain

enamel

.