Enamel

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1. Verb

A variety of glass, used in ornament, to cover a surface, as of metal or pottery, and admitting of after decoration in color, or used itself for inlaying or application in varied colors.

2. Verb

A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe.

3. Verb

That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated.

4. Verb

The intensely hard calcified tissue entering into the composition of teeth. It merely covers the exposed parts of the teeth of man, but in many animals is intermixed in various ways with the dentine and cement.

5. Verb

To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted.

6. Verb

To variegate with colors as if with enamel.

7. Verb

To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth.

8. Verb

To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion.

9. Verb

To practice the art of enameling.

10. Adjective

Relating to the art of enameling; as, enamel painting.

11. Noun

hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare

12. Noun

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

13. Noun

a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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