CEFR B2

enamel

noun

Meaning

A hard, glossy coating made of glass or plastic, applied to metal, pottery, or teeth.

Examples

The old bathtub was chipped, revealing the dull metal beneath the enamel.
She admired the intricate floral pattern painted on the enamel teapot.

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enamel (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnæməl/

Definition

A hard, glossy coating made of glass or plastic, applied to metal, pottery, or teeth.

Examples

The old bathtub was chipped, revealing the dull metal beneath the enamel.
She admired the intricate floral pattern painted on the enamel teapot.
Fluoride treatments help strengthen tooth enamel against decay.

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