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ENAM'EL, n. 1. In mineralogy, a substance imperfectly vitrified, or matter in which the granular appearance is destroyed, and having a vitreous gloss.In the arts, a substance of the nature of glass, differing from it by a greater degree of fusibility or opacity. Enamels have for their basis a pure crystal glass or frit, ground with a fine oxyd of lead and tin. These baked together are the matter of enamels, and the color is varied by adding other substances, Oxyd of gold gives a red color; that of copper, a green; manganese, a violet; cobalt, a blue; and iron, a fine black. 2. That which is enameled; a smooth, glossy surface of various colors, resembling enamel. 3. In anatomy, the smooth hard substance which covers the crown of a tooth.ENAM'EL, v.t. To lay enamel on a metal, as on gold, silver, copper, &c. 1. To paint in enamel.2. To form a glossy surface like enamel.
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ENAM'EL, n. 1. In mineralogy, a substance imperfectly vitrified, or matter in which the granular appearance is destroyed, and having a vitreous gloss.In the arts, a substance of the nature of glass, differing from it by a greater degree of fusibility or opacity. Enamels have for their basis a pure crystal glass or frit, ground with a fine oxyd of lead and tin. These baked together are the matter of enamels, and the color is varied by adding other substances, Oxyd of gold gives a red color; that of copper, a green; manganese, a violet; cobalt, a blue; and iron, a fine black. 2. That which is enameled; a smooth, glossy surface of various colors, resembling enamel. 3. In anatomy, the smooth hard substance which covers the crown of a tooth.ENAM'EL, v.t. To lay enamel on a metal, as on gold, silver, copper, &c. 1. To paint in enamel.2. To form a glossy surface like enamel. |
EN-AM'EL, v.t.- To lay enamel on a metal, as on gold, silver, copper, &c.
- To paint in enamel. Encyc.
- To form a glossy surface like enamel.
EN-AM'EL, n. [en and Fr. email, Sp. esmalte, It. smalto, G. schmelz, from the root of melt.]- In mineralogy, a substance imperfectly vitrificd, or matter in which the granular appearance is destroyed, and having a vitreous gloss.
In the arts, a substance of the nature of glass differing from it by a greater degree of fusibility or opacity. Ed. Encyc.
Enamels have for their basis a pure crystal glass or frit, ground with a fine oxyd of lead and tin. These baked together are the matter of enamels, and the color is varied by adding other substances. Oxyd of gold gives a red color; that of copper, a green; manganese, a violet; cobalt, a blue; and iron, a fine black. Encyc. Nicholson.
- That which is enameled; a smooth, glossy surface of various colors, resembling enamel.
- In anatomy, the smooth hard substance which covers the crown of a tooth. Cyc.
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En*am"el
- A variety of glass, used in ornament, to
cover a surface, as of metal or pottery, and admitting of after
decoration in color, or used itself for inlaying or application in
varied colors.
- To lay enamel upon] to decorate with enamel
whether inlaid or painted.
- To practice
the art of enameling.
- Relating to the art
of enameling; as, enamel painting.
- Any
one of various preparations for giving a smooth, glossy surface like
that of enamel.
- A glassy, opaque bead
obtained by the blowpipe.
- To variegate with colors as if with
enamel.
- A cosmetic intended to give the appearance
of a smooth and beautiful complexion.
- That which is enameled; also, any smooth,
glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if
variegated.
- To form a glossy surface like enamel upon;
as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or
cloth.
- The intensely hard
calcified tissue entering into the composition of teeth. It merely
covers the exposed parts of the teeth of man, but in many animals is
intermixed in various ways with the dentine and cement.
- To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's
complexion.
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Enamel ENAM'EL, noun 1. In mineralogy, a substance imperfectly vitrified, or matter in which the granular appearance is destroyed, and having a vitreous gloss. In the arts, a substance of the nature of glass, differing from it by a greater degree of fusibility or opacity. Enamels have for their basis a pure crystal glass or frit, ground with a fine oxyd of lead and tin. These baked together are the matter of enamels, and the color is varied by adding other substances, Oxyd of gold gives a red color; that of copper, a green; manganese, a violet; cobalt, a blue; and iron, a fine black. 2. That which is enameled; a smooth, glossy surface of various colors, resembling enamel 3. In anatomy, the smooth hard substance which covers the crown of a tooth. ENAM'EL, verb transitive To lay enamel on a metal, as on gold, silver, copper, etc. 1. To paint in enamel 2. To form a glossy surface like enamel |
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