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Definition: Meaning of, enamel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈnam(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
enamel enamels
[uncountable]
  1. a hard shiny substance that is put onto metal, clay etc for decoration or protection
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  2. the hard smooth outer surface of your teeth
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  3. a type of paint that produces a shiny surface when it is dry
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
enamel enamelled, enameled enamelled, enameled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
enamelling, enameling enamels or enamelling
[British English] [American English] [transitive]
  1. to cover or decorate something with enamel
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enamel used in phrases

  • nail enamel (noun)
    1. a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
  • tooth enamel (noun)
    1. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
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