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- Dictionaryenamel/ɪˈnam(ə)l/
noun
- 1. an opaque or semi-transparent glossy substance that is a type of glass, applied by vitrification to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating: "pieces of metalwork decorated with enamel"
- 2. the hard glossy substance that covers the crown of a tooth.
verb
- 1. coat or decorate (a metallic or hard object) with enamel: "he enamelled the back of the case in the rococo style"
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noun. 1. : a usually opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the surface of metal, glass, or pottery. 2. : a surface or outer covering that resembles enamel. 3. a. : something that is enameled. b. : enamelware. 4. : a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance. 5.
ENAMEL definition: 1. a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then…. Learn more.
enamel in British English. (ɪˈnæməl ) noun. 1. a coloured glassy substance, translucent or opaque, fused to the surface of articles made of metal, glass, etc, for ornament or protection. 2. an article or articles ornamented with enamel. 3. an enamel-like paint or varnish.
Enamel is the glossy, decorative coating that's applied to metal or pottery to make it prettier and sometimes sturdier. You might cook a casserole in your favorite pot, made of blue enamel. Enamel is used in all kinds of everyday objects, including the surface of washing machines, baking dishes, and some bath tubs.
1. a glassy substance, usu. opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection. 2. enamelware. 3. any of various varnishes, paints, coatings, etc., drying to a hard, glossy finish. 4. an artistic work executed in enamel.
ENAMEL definition: 1. a hard, shiny substance that is used to decorate or protect metal or clay 2. the hard, white…. Learn more.
enamel. [uncountable, countable] a substance made from glass powder that is melted onto metal, pots, etc. and forms a hard shiny surface to protect or decorate them; an object made from enamel.
Enamel is a substance like glass which can be heated and put onto metal, glass, or pottery in order to decorate or protect it. [...] 2. Enamel is a hard, shiny paint that is used especially for painting metal and wood. [...] 3. Enamel is the hard white substance that forms the outer part of a tooth. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'enamel'
noun. a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection. enamelware. 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.
noun. us / ɪˈnæm. ə l / uk / ɪˈnæm. ə l / Add to word list. [ C or U ] a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then left to cool and become hard, or an object covered with this substance. a type of paint that forms a shiny surface when dry.
