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porcelain

UK
/ˈpɔː.səl.ɪn/
US
/ˈpɔːr.sə.lɪn/

Translations

porcelainnoun
porcelains
pl
The museum has a beautiful collection of porcelain.
В музее есть красивая коллекция фарфора.
Additional translations
порцелян
Synonyms
china
ceramics
pottery
stoneware
earthenware
porcelainadjective
UK
/ˈpɔː.səl.ɪn/
US
/ˈpɔːr.sə.lɪn/
She admired the porcelain vase on the shelf.
Она восхищалась фарфоровой вазой на полке.

Definitions

porcelainnoun
A white vitrified translucent ceramic; china.
The museum displayed a collection of ancient porcelain vases.
Articles made of porcelain, such as dishes, ornaments, or tiles.
She carefully arranged the porcelain on the dining table for the guests.
porcelainadjective
Having a smooth, delicate, and translucent quality, similar to that of fine porcelain.
Her porcelain skin seemed to glow under the soft moonlight.
Fragile or easily broken, as delicate as fine porcelain.
He treated her feelings as though they were porcelain, afraid one harsh word might shatter them.
Made of porcelain as a material.
She collects porcelain dolls from all over the world.
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