ceramicis

Ceramicis is a term that appears in some Latin-language scholarly writings to denote matters pertaining to ceramics, including materials, artifacts, and technologies. In English-language contexts, the field is more commonly referred to as ceramics or ceramic materials, and the exact usage of ceramicis can vary by author or tradition.

The form is derived from Latin roots related to pottery and ceramic production, and it is typically used as an adjective or noun phrase meaning “of ceramics.” Because it is not a standard English jargon, its appearance often signals a historical, classical, or stylistic framing rather than a distinct modern discipline.

Scope and usage are broad. Ceramicis can refer to ceramic science and engineering, which studies composition, microstructure, processing, and properties of ceramic materials. It can also cover archaeological and art-historical analyses of ceramic artifacts, including pottery, tiles, and porcelain, focusing on manufacturing techniques, style, and provenance. In contemporary contexts, relevant applications span traditional tableware and construction ceramics as well as advanced ceramics used in electronics, biomedical implants, energy storage, and aerospace.

Materials and methods commonly associated with ceramicis include clays (kaolinite, illite, and others), silica-rich raw materials, fluxes, and glazes; processing steps such as shaping, drying, firing in kilns or furnaces, and glaze application; and the development of ceramic matrix composites and other engineered ceramics.

See also: ceramics, pottery, porcelain, ceramic materials.