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   enamel

   /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"
   • ▪ a work of art executed in enamel: "a collection of ceramics and enamels"
   • 2. the hard glossy substance that covers the crown of a tooth.
   • 3. a paint that dries to give a smooth, hard coat: "one coat of enamel and three coats of varnish"
   • 4. nail varnish. dated

   verb

   • 1. coat or decorate (a metallic or hard object) with enamel: "he enamelled the back of the case in the rococo style"
   • ▪ apply nail polish to (fingernails or toenails).

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally as a verb; formerly also as inamel): from Anglo-Norman French enamailler, from en- ‘in, on’ + amail ‘enamel’, ultimately of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enameller noun
   • 2. enamellist noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   ENAMEL definition: 1. a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then…. Learn more.

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   enamel: [noun] a usually opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the surface of metal, glass, or pottery.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenamel noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [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 a chipped enamel bowl; a handle inlaid with enamel; an exhibition of enamels and jewellery

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   Enamel definition: a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.. See examples of ENAMEL used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENAMEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENAMEL meaning: 1. a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENAMEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. a coloured glassy substance, translucent or opaque, fused to the surface of articles made of metal, glass, etc,.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › enamelEnamel - definition of enamel by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating baked on metal, glass, or ceramic ware.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENAMEL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ENAMEL definition: 1. a hard, shiny substance that is used to decorate or protect metal or clay 2. the hard, white…. Learn more.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enamelEnamel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › enamelEnamel Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Enamel definition: A vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating baked on metal, glass, or ceramic ware.