Definition of Enamel

1. Noun. Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth.

Exact synonyms: Tooth Enamel
Generic synonyms: Solid Body Substance
Group relationships: Crown

2. Verb. Coat, inlay, or surface with enamel.
Category relationships: Handicraft
Entails: Fire
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament

3. 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.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound

4. Noun. A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish.
Generic synonyms: Paint, Pigment

5. Noun. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze.
Generic synonyms: Coat, Coating
Specialized synonyms: Nail Enamel, Nail Polish, Nail Varnish

Definition of Enamel

1. n. 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. v. t. To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted.

3. v. i. To practice the art of enameling.

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

5. n. Any one of various preparations for giving a smooth, glossy surface like that of enamel.

Definition of Enamel

1. to cover with a hard, glossy surface [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Medical Definition of Enamel

1. A hard ceramic which covers the exposed part of your teeth. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enamel

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enactures
enacyloxin oxidase
enaemiasis
enalapril
enalapril
enalaprilat
enalaprils
enalapril maleate
enaliosaur
enaliosauria
enaliosaurian
enallage
enallages
enamel (current term)
enamel (current term)
enameled
enameler
enamelers
enameling
enamelist
enamelists
enamelled
enameller
enamellers
enamelling
enameloblast
enamelogenesis
enamelogenesis imperfecta
enameloma

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