Hard fired clay (7)

I believe the answer is:

ceramic

(Other definitions for ceramic that I've seen before include "china bowl, say" , "potty?" , "Like pottery" , "Made of fired clay" , "Brittle material of baked clay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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