enamel
verb
enam·el
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enameled
or enamelled;
enameling
or enamelling\ i-ˈnam-liŋ
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Definition of enamel
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
nounDefinition 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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Other Words from enamel
Verb
enameler
noun
enamelist
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Examples of enamel in a Sentence
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
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, "Your Wish-Listed Le Creuset Cookware Is On Sale Right Now," 23 Aug. 2019 Pour the milk and cream into a stainless-steel or enameled pot. — Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, "Homemade cheese? No whey!," 31 July 2019 Both the black enameled interior and colorful enameled exterior are durable and resistant to stains. — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, "The 8 Best Cast-Iron Skillets to Last a Lifetime," 29 July 2019 Over the course of its first decade, the offerings expanded to include classes in design, graphics, painting, enameling, architecture and experimental film. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, "What makes a great art school? Haystack has the elusive answer.," 24 July 2019 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, "Fire Fest! The 5 Best Portable Grills You Can Buy," 6 July 2019 Sixties David Webb enameled lion head cuff links (and my wedding band)! — Will Kahn, Town & Country, "The Story Behind Marc Jacobs' Wedding Cufflinks and Penguin Pins," 17 Apr. 2019 That's a savings of $180, or a whopping 70% off quality enameled cookware that looks just like French stuff. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Cuisinart Cast Iron Skillets Are More Than 70% Off on Amazon Today," 15 Aug. 2018 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, "Homeowners Discover (Again) the Luxury of Soaking Tubs," 14 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Fluoride is well-known for protecting teeth against cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. — Michael Price, Science | AAAS, "Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may lower IQ in sons, controversial study says," 19 Aug. 2019 The upshot is that as children grow, and their teeth grow in them, the enamel of those teeth is built from materials reflecting local isotopic ratios. — The Economist, "Who did the Maya sacrifice?," 1 Aug. 2019 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, "Doctors remove 526 'tooth-like structures' from 7-year-old boy's mouth," 1 Aug. 2019 Then everyone passed around a lighter and an enamel bowl. — Jessica Roy, latimes.com, "How millennials replaced religion with astrology and crystals," 10 July 2019 According to a case study from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a compound odontoma is considered a developmental anomaly where tumors made of formed of enamel and dentin are formed. — Doha Madani, NBC News, "Doctors remove 526 'tooth-like structures' from 7-year-old boy's mouth," 1 Aug. 2019 The water can also crack the porcelain-enamel finish, resulting in damage to your grill. — Washington Post, "The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them," 29 July 2019 Composed of gold, rubies, garnets, and pearls, with teeth made of white enamel and special attention accorded the animal’s ears and eyebrows, this piece of jewelry demands a look. — Sanford Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, "The Pure Portraitist," 9 May 2019 Thanks to the acidity in the soil, all that remains of the skeleton are a few fragments of tooth enamel. — Roff Smith, National Geographic, "New research questions famed burial of ‘first’ Christian Anglo-Saxon king," 8 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'enamel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for enamel
enamel
nounEnglish 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
nounKids 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