enamel

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enam·el | \ i-ˈna-məl

enameled or enamelled; enameling or enamelling\ i-ˈnam-liŋ

, -ˈna-mə- \

Definition of enamel

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to cover, inlay, or decorate with enamel

2 : to beautify with a colorful surface

3 : to form a glossy surface on (a material, such as paper, leather, or cloth)

enamel

noun

Definition of enamel (Entry 2 of 2)

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

3a : something that is enameled

b : enamelware

4 : a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance

5 : a hard calcareous substance that forms a thin layer capping the teeth — see tooth illustration

6 : a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance

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Noun The tea set is decorated with enamel. an artist who works with enamels The museum has a fine collection of enamels.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Jeep Wrangler Extras The Wrangler is first into the muck, its torquey turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four spinning those big BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2s and immediately enameling its Hellayella paint with a chocolate candy shell. — Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, "2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD: Crossover Torture Test," 4 June 2020 French ovens, which are made with enameled cast iron to reduce sticking and endure the test of time, are functionally similar to Dutch ovens, but this one from Staub has sloped sides as opposed to the vertical sides seen with the brand's Dutch oven. — Reviewed.com, "Staub's best-selling French oven is on sale for an amazing price right now," 2 June 2020 Weber Spirit II Propane Grill This propane grill features two burners topped with porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates. — NBC News, "17 best Father's Day grilling gifts," 28 May 2020 In addition to the porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates, the grill has a warming rack to toast buns or to keep food warm. — NBC News, "The 10 best Memorial Day grill sales," 16 May 2020 This 10 ¼ skillet won in America’s Test Kitchen’s favorite enameled cast iron skillet category. — NBC News, "The best cast iron cookware, according to chefs and experts," 17 Mar. 2020 The colors will be available in a variety of Le Creuset products from enameled cast iron to stoneware and bakeware. — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, "Le Creuset’s Brand-New Colors Have Us Drooling," 12 Feb. 2020 Cookware, like Le Creuset, France's enameled cast iron culinary stalwart. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Here's why European wine and cheese prices may be about to skyrocket," 13 Jan. 2020 This 22-inch model can cook 13 burgers at once and both the bowl and lid are porcelain-enameled and don’t retain heat or rust. — Popular Science, "Four grills that make barbecue season last all year long," 23 Oct. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Her colorful enamel and stone pieces are fun, stackable, and full of personality. — Daisy Shaw-ellis, Vogue, "Thirteen Contemporary Jewelry Labels To Invest In Now," 14 Apr. 2021 The enamel gives the pieces a fun and relaxed feel that’s consistent with my philosophy that fine jewelry shouldn’t be taken so seriously. — Beth Bernstein, Forbes, "Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Initial Jewelry," 20 Apr. 2021 Made from cast iron enamel, the pan is meant to distribute heat evenly while remaining scratch-resistant. — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, "Sur La Table sale 2021: Best deals on kitchen necessities," 7 Apr. 2021 The miniature enamel painting is so disciplined, so exquisite and so consigned. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, "Horological Historian Nick Foulkes Literally Wrote the Book on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso," 3 Apr. 2021 Nalata Nalata has a knack for curating functional-but-beautiful pieces — like a walnut-and-maple clothes hanger by Koizumi Studio ($65), butter-yellow enamel soupspoons by Noda Horo ($15), and Akita-cedar-and-cherry-bark bento boxes ($190). — Hilary Reid And Louis Cheslaw, Curbed, "The Best Homeware Stores in New York," 29 Mar. 2021 Salim says tiny organic particles can penetrate the pores in your tooth enamel and remain attached. — Yoni Heisler, BGR, "Dentist explains a ridiculously easy way to help keep your teeth white," 22 Mar. 2021 The world timer watch sports an immaculate cloisonné enamel dial with a depiction of the Eurasian landmass. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, "Attention Collectors: This ‘End Game’-Class Patek Philippe Could Reach Nearly $4 Million at Auction," 30 Mar. 2021 According to Peh, teeth are naturally yellow due to the dentin layer of tissue located below the enamel. — Yoni Heisler, BGR, "Dentist explains a ridiculously easy way to help keep your teeth white," 22 Mar. 2021

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enamel

noun

English Language Learners Definition of enamel

: a material like colored glass that is heated until it is liquid and then used to decorate the surface of metal, glass, or pottery

: something decorated with enamel

: the very hard outer layer of a tooth

See the full definition for enamel in the English Language Learners Dictionary

enamel

verb

enam·el | \ i-ˈna-məl

enameled or enamelled; enameling or enamelling

Kids Definition of enamel

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to cover or decorate with a smooth hard glossy coating enamel a pot

enamel

noun

Kids Definition of enamel (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a glassy substance used to coat the surface of metal, glass, and pottery

2 : the hard outer surface of the teeth

3 : a paint that dries to form a hard glossy coat

enamel

noun

enam·el | \ in-ˈam-əl

Medical Definition of enamel

: the intensely hard calcareous substance that forms a thin layer partly covering the teeth of many vertebrates including humans, is the hardest substance of the animal body, and consists of minute prisms secreted by ameloblasts, arranged at right angles to the surface, and bound together by a cement substance — compare cementum, dentin