English noun: enamel |
1. | enamel (body) hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth |
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| Synonyms | tooth enamel |
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| Broader (hypernym) | solid body substance |
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| Part meronym | crown |
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2. | enamel (substance) a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection |
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| Broader (hypernym) | chemical compound, compound |
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3. | enamel (artifact) a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish |
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| Broader (hypernym) | paint, pigment |
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4. | enamel (artifact) any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze |
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| Broader (hypernym) | coat, coating |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish |
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