Cermet
/ˈsɜːr.mɛt/noun
A composite material made of ceramic and metal components.
Did you know?The term 'cermet' emerged in the 1960s, symbolizing a fusion of two ancient materials, echoing a long history of human innovation in combining elements for strength.
Etymological Timeline
20th Century
English
cermet
“A technical term coined to describe a new composite material combining the properties of ceramics and metals.”
19th Century
English
ceramic
“Derived from Greek 'keramos', meaning 'potter' or 'pottery', referring to materials made from clay and hardened by heat.”
19th Century
English
metal
“Originating from Greek 'metallon', referring to a mine or metal, illustrating the extraction of these elemental materials.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κέραμος (keramos)
“A term for pottery and earthenware, foundational to the art of ceramics.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*meḱ-
“To cut, to divide, which also relates to the processing of materials in crafting.”