pyroceram
/ˈpaɪroʊsəˌræm/
noun
- A type of glass-ceramic material that is very strong and resistant to heat, often used in cookware and industrial products.
- She bought a set of pyroceram plates that are nearly unbreakable.
- The baking dish is made of pyroceram, so it can go straight from the freezer to the oven.
- Pyroceram is used in the windows of some spacecraft because it withstands extreme temperatures.