porcelain enamel

noun

: a fired-on opaque glassy coating on metal

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These pots are exactly like the ones described above, except that they have been coated in porcelain enamel in order to protect them from rusting. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025 Finished with a glossy porcelain enamel coating, the dish is scratch-resistant and doesn’t retain moisture. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 Made with lightweight carbon steel with a lovely porcelain enamel, the kettle boils water quickly and resists rust and flavor absorption. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025 It’s constructed with durable cast iron and finished with a porcelain enamel glaze that protects the inside from chipping, scratching, and fading with use. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for porcelain enamel

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First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of porcelain enamel was in 1852

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“Porcelain enamel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain%20enamel. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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