enamel

Noun
  1. Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth (synset 105316180)
    is a type of: solid body substance - the solid parts of the body
    is a part of: crown - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
    same as: tooth enamel
  2. A colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection (synset 115135021)
    is a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  3. A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish (synset 103289797)
    is a type of: paint, pigment - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
  4. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze (synset 103289654)
    is a type of: coat, coating - a thin layer covering something
    subtypes: nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish - a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
Verb
  1. Coat, inlay, or surface with enamel (synset 201685618)
    referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
    entail: fire - bake in a kiln so as to harden
    is a type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

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