고온에서 구워 만든 희고 단단하며 반투명한 자기 재질.
A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including kaolin, in a kiln.
예문:
"The translucent quality of porcelain makes it ideal for fine dinnerware."
"High-fire porcelain is extremely resistant to thermal shock."
자기로 만든 그릇이나 장식품 등의 물건.
Articles or decorative objects made of porcelain, often considered collectively.
예문:
"The auction house specialized in rare Chinese porcelains from the Ming dynasty."
"He inherited a set of exquisite hand-painted porcelain from his grandmother."
치아의 크라운이나 베니어 등을 만들기 위해 사용하는 치과용 도재.
A ceramic material used in dentistry to create natural-looking dental crowns, veneers, or bridges.
예문:
"Porcelain is preferred for dental restorations because it mimics the light-reflecting properties of enamel."
"The patient opted for porcelain veneers to correct the discoloration of her front teeth."