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e·nam·el
 enamel
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration.
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| definition 2: |
paint, polish, or varnish that makes a smooth, shiny surface.
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| definition 3: |
the hard, shiny covering of a tooth.
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| related words: |
glaze |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
enamels, enameling, enameled |
| definition: |
to coat with enamel; apply enamel to.
He enameled the ceramic pot so that it could hold water. |
| related words: |
gild |
| derivations: |
enameler (n.), enamelist (n.), enamelwork (n.) |
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