enamel

UK
/ɪˈnæm.əl/
US
/ɪˈnæm.əl/

Translations

enamelnoun
enamels
pl
The artist used enamel to create a vibrant finish on the metal sculpture.
L’artiste a utilisé de l’émail pour créer une finition éclatante sur la sculpture en métal.
enamelverb
enameled
Past Simple
enameled
Past Participle
enameling
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈnæm.əl/
US
/ɪˈnæm.əl/
The artisan enameled the jewelry to give it a brilliant finish.
L’artisan a émaillé les bijoux pour leur donner une finition brillante.
enameladjective
UK
/ɪˈnæm.əl/
US
/ɪˈnæm.əl/
Used attributively to describe items made of or coated with enamel.
She served coffee in a set of enamel mugs.
Elle a servi le café dans un ensemble de tasses émaillées.
Additional translations
en émailPour marquer la matière ou le revêtement en émail.

Definitions

enamelnoun
A glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
The artist used enamel to create a vibrant finish on the metal sculpture.
The hard, glossy, white substance that covers the crown of a tooth.
Brushing regularly helps to protect the enamel on your teeth from decay.
A paint that dries to a hard, glossy finish.
The kitchen cabinets were coated with a durable enamel to withstand daily use.
An object or work of art that is decorated with or made from enamel.
Medieval enamels are among the most prized exhibits in the museum.
enamelverb
To coat or decorate with a hard, glossy surface or layer.
The artisan enameled the jewelry to give it a brilliant finish.
To become coated with enamel; to develop a hard, glossy surface.
The glaze enamels during firing, producing a smooth finish.
enameladjective
Made of, decorated with, or having a hard glossy enamel surface.
She served coffee in a set of enamel mugs.