1. A coloured glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
   "The artist applied a layer of blue enamel to the copper vase"
    
2. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
   "The enamel on the old stove was chipped in several places"
    
3. A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
   "They used enamel paint for the bathroom walls to resist moisture"
    
4. Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
   "Acidic foods can erode tooth enamel over time";
   - tooth enamel

1. Coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
   "They enameled the jewellery box"

Derived forms: enameling, enameled, enamels, enamelling, enamelled

Type of: adorn, beautify, chemical compound, coat, coating, compound, decorate, embellish, fancify, grace, ornament, paint, pigment, solid body substance

Part of: crown

Encyclopedia: Enamel