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enamel

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: enamel

1
 nv
a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
2
 n
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: enamel
1

n a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection

Type of:
chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

n any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze

Types:
nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish
a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
Type of:
coat, coating
a thin layer covering something

n a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish

Type of:
paint, pigment
a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

v coat, inlay, or surface with enamel

Type of:
adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
2

n hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

Synonyms:
tooth enamel
Type of:
solid body substance
the solid parts of the body
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