Meaning & use

enamel

noun·Academic

A hard, glossy coating applied to metal or pottery, or the hard outer layer covering teeth.

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Chipped enamel on the old bathtub revealed rust spots underneath.

Dentists warn that sugary drinks gradually wear down the enamel protecting our teeth.

A note on using this word

Enamel appears in both everyday dental contexts and craft or industrial ones, such as enamel paint or jewelry.

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