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 enamel enamel /ɪˈnæməl/

noun

  1. () Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth  ( tooth enamel , enamel )
    hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
     The hard, outer layer of teeth is called enamel
    The hard, outer layer of teeth is called enamel
  2. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze  ( enamel )
    any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
     The artist used enamel to give the pottery a shiny finish.
    The artist used enamel to give the pottery a shiny finish.
  3. A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish  ( enamel )
    a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
     The furniture was coated with enamel paint for a glossy finish.
    The furniture was coated with enamel paint for a glossy finish.
  4. A colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection  ( enamel )
    a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection

verb

  1. () (handicraft) coat, inlay, or surface with enamel  ( enamel )
    (handicraft) coat, inlay, or surface with enamel