Ceramics engineering can be described using various synonyms such as ceramic technology, ceramic science, and ceramic materials engineering. Ceramic technology involves the science and production of hard, brittle, heat-resistant, and non-metallic materials. Ceramic science includes the study of ceramic properties such as thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Ceramic materials engineering deals with the design and development of new materials for various applications such as aerospace, biomedical, and electronic devices. Other synonyms for ceramics engineering include pottery engineering, refractory engineering, and silicate engineering. These terms highlight the wide range of manufacturing, processing, and development of ceramic materials and ceramics products, and the diverse applications of ceramics in technology, science, and art.