enamel
a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
any of various varnishes, paints, coatings, etc., drying to a hard, glossy finish.
any enamellike surface with a bright luster.
an artistic work executed in enamel.
Dentistry. the hard, glossy, calcareous covering of the crown of a tooth, containing only a slight amount of organic substance.
to inlay or overlay with enamel.
to form an enamellike surface upon: to enamel cardboard.
to decorate as with enamel; variegate with colors.
Origin of enamel
1Other words from enamel
- e·nam·el·er; especially British, e·nam·el·ler, noun
- e·nam·el·ist; especially British, e·nam·el·list, noun
- e·nam·el·work, noun
- un·e·nam·eled, adjective
- un·e·nam·elled, adjective
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How to use enamel in a sentence
For a time he served as a waiter in order to earn money to become an enameler and decorator.
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British Dictionary definitions for enamel
/ (ɪˈnæməl) /
a coloured glassy substance, translucent or opaque, fused to the surface of articles made of metal, glass, etc, for ornament or protection
an article or articles ornamented with enamel
an enamel-like paint or varnish
any smooth glossy coating resembling enamel
another word for nail polish
the hard white calcified substance that covers the crown of each tooth
(modifier)
decorated or covered with enamel: an enamel ring
made with enamel: enamel paste
to inlay, coat, or otherwise decorate with enamel
to ornament with glossy variegated colours, as if with enamel
to portray in enamel
Origin of enamel
1Derived forms of enamel
- enameller, enamellist, US enameler or enamelist, noun
- enamelwork, noun
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Scientific definitions for enamel
[ ĭ-năm′əl ]
The hard, translucent substance covering the exposed portion of a tooth in mammals. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and consists mostly of calcium salts.
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