noun
- a type of ceramic material that is harder and less porous than earthenware but not as refined as true porcelain
Usage: technical
Examples
- The restaurant used semiporcelain dishes because they were more durable than regular ceramic plates.
- Semiporcelain is often chosen for commercial kitchens due to its chip resistance.
- The antique semiporcelain pitcher had a distinctive cream-colored glaze.
- Many hotels prefer semiporcelain dinnerware for its balance of elegance and practicality.
- The manufacturer produced both fine porcelain and more affordable semiporcelain lines.