Feinsteinzeug

porcelain stoneware

noun FAYN-shtayn-tsoyg Rare

Also means

fine stoneware tile

Usage Note

Feinsteinzeug is a fully vitrified ceramic tile fired at very high temperatures; it is harder, less porous, and more frost-resistant than ordinary ceramic, making it suitable for outdoor and high-traffic indoor use.

Examples

"Für die Terrasse wählten sie Feinsteinzeug in Betonoptik mit matter Oberfläche."

Natural Translation

For the terrace they chose concrete-look porcelain stoneware with a matt surface.

Literal Translation

For the terrace chose they porcelain-stoneware in concrete-look with matt surface.

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