How to Use enamel in a Sentence

enamel

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  • Kohler sells enameled cast iron sinks for around $1,129.
    Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Pour the milk and cream into a stainless-steel or enameled pot.
    Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, 31 July 2019
  • Terry leans his long frame over the white enameled counter and shares his dreams and delights with the customers.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Great Jones says most of the cookware is made out of stainless steel with an aluminum core, while the cast iron is enameled.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Think porcelain-enameled cast iron in hot hues, from jade to citrus.
    Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 13 Dec. 2013
  • 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, 16 May 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, 23 Oct. 2019
  • The colors will be available in a variety of Le Creuset products from enameled cast iron to stoneware and bakeware.
    Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Sixties David Webb enameled lion head cuff links (and my wedding band)!
    Will Kahn, Town & Country, 17 Apr. 2019
  • Founded in 1925, this iconic French brand has earned legions of devoted fans thanks to their hearty enameled cast iron pots, dutch ovens, and pans and sturdy stone bakewear.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2019
  • Le Creuset’s classic enameled cast iron Dutch ovens are great for braises, baking bread, and even weeknight pasta.
    Melissa Minton, Bon Appetit, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Cookware, like Le Creuset, France's enameled cast iron culinary stalwart.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2020
  • At times the transparent enameled surface seems to expand its boundaries . . .
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, 20 Mar. 2017
  • At times the transparent enameled surface seems to expand its boundaries . . .
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, 20 Mar. 2017
  • It is comprised of an ivory rod, joined by gold collars chased with acanthus leaves, surmounted by a gold monde enamelled with the national emblems and a cross.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The first, second and third bases shall be canvas bags painted white and filled with sand or sawdust, the home base and pitchers point to be each marked by a flat circular iron plate painted or enamelled white.
    Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 18 May 2018
  • For picnics and road trips, these stackable enameled stainless steel bowls are portability at its chicest.
    Zoë Sessums, Bon Appetit, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Every grill flared somewhat, but the Q 1,200 (and the Coleman below) have heavy enameled cast iron grates that are closed over the actual burners, which helps keep the flaring under control.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 July 2019
  • The new Clover Cocotte is made with Le Creuset's signature enameled cast iron, which is great for retaining and dispersing heat throughout the whole pot while cooking.
    Madison Alcedo, Country Living, 6 Feb. 2018
  • While there are plenty of affordable cast-iron skillets available, some more expensive options, like Le Creuset’s pans, are enameled.
    Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2019
  • 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, 2 June 2020
  • The sign, of which local residents were exceptionally proud, included the name Redwood City in white, three-foot-high enameled letters.
    Shirley Burgett, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2017
  • Dials are painted or enameled and components are polished.
    Chris Rovzar, Bloomberg.com, 16 May 2017
  • Glass vases of swirls and squiggles in primary colors compete for attention with a red-and-yellow necklace of enameled metal and rubber.
    Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 7 July 2017
  • Its ceiling and walls are covered in handmade glass tiles in shades from aquamarine to jade; fumed, ebonized, and waxed oak floors are custom cut in an Escher-like pattern; and the centerpiece is a vast exhaust hood enameled in forest green.
    Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
  • The freestanding bathtub is made by Agape, based in Mantua, Italy, and is available in two sizes—standard and small—and two finishes: all white or with a white interior and enameled dark exterior.
    Karen Bruno, WSJ, 14 June 2018
  • Unless your cast ironware is enameled, it should be cleaned with water and a damp cloth only—no soap.
    Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
  • One primary concern is the risk of brushing too hard, which can damage enamel and irritate gums.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Or skip the clay altogether and go for cast-iron or enameled cast-iron.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • This brooch is made from platinum, diamond, ruby and enamel and depicts a crying eye set in a clock.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

enamel

2 of 2 noun
  • The museum has a fine collection of enamels.
  • The tea set is decorated with enamel.
  • The enamel of shark teeth shows up in fossil records, says the NOAA.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Underneath enamel is dentin, which makes up the body of the tooth, both the crown and the root.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Sep. 2020
  • The team looked for isotopes of zinc preserved in the enamel of each tooth.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 June 2022
  • This one is cast-iron tough and coated in a glossy enamel to keep it stylish, hefty, and durable.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The best way to keep your pearly whites is by avoiding foods that can stain your enamel.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The dial in blue and green enamel is inscribed with a prayer for the Prophet Muhammad.
    Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 3 July 2022
  • Stacks of small cans of lettering enamel fill the shelves.
    Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2019
  • In the same pot or a cast-iron or enamel stove-to-table pot, warm stock over medium heat.
    Beth Kracklauer, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020
  • Thanks to the acidity in the soil, all that remains of the skeleton are a few fragments of tooth enamel.
    Roff Smith, National Geographic, 8 May 2019
  • All about the Bows and Alpine Snow are just two of the holiday mini nail enamels sure to make tweens and teens swoon.
    Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 5 Nov. 2019
  • Bentonite clay will polish the enamel on your teeth to fade stains and reveal a brighter, whiter smile.
    ELLE, 14 May 2022
  • The painting is a modest affair of brushed and scraped oil and enamel on cardboard.
    Harry Cooper, WSJ, 21 June 2019
  • Then everyone passed around a lighter and an enamel bowl.
    Jessica Roy, latimes.com, 10 July 2019
  • The acid from the berries breaks down your tooth enamel and causes dehydration.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Scientists found a protein that is present only in the tooth enamel of males.
    Fox News, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Shark teeth, however, are made of bone and enamel and preserve well.
    Emma Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2020
  • The main charm is made of 14K gold and features stars set with opals and a diamond moon, set against hand painted black enamel.
    Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 15 June 2021
  • The 38mm watches are made of matte black ceramic with Chanel letters on the bezel and on the black enamel dial.
    Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • The teeth varied from 1mm to 15mm in size, each resembling a tooth with a crown covered by enamel and a root like structure.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2019
  • The other is a fish scale pendant in blue enamel by Selim Mouzannar.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The enamel coating on the body of the fire pit is resistant to high temperatures, durable against weather, and easy to clean.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The finished result looks as though the image is framed, or embedded in resin or enamel.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 June 2019
  • Your front teeth and your back molars are the areas that become ground down the most, wearing away the enamel and making your teeth weaker.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 1 June 2021
  • Fittingly, the 4-inch timepiece is crammed with gold, rose-cut diamonds and shades of white and blue enamel.
    Peter Saenger, WSJ, 5 June 2020
  • Even enamel appliances are back in style and can be what makes or breaks a home for the right buyer.
    Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
  • In the tourbillon version, the flags are done in grand feu enamel.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Acids in lemon water can damage tooth enamel over time—consider using a straw or brushing your teeth after.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Once, she was offered a drink of water from one of the enamel cups and refused it.
    Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026

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