enamel

• Substance dure et blanche qui recouvre la couronne de la dent, ou revêtement lisse et résistant appliqué sur des surfaces métalliques, en verre ou en céramique.

A noun referring to the hard, white, outer layer of a tooth, or a glossy, hard-wearing coating applied to metal, glass, or ceramic surfaces.

indénombrable

1. Tooth coveringB1formal

   The hard, white outer layer of a tooth.

   Émail dentaire

   • Brushing your teeth helps protect the enamel from decay.
   • The dentist said my enamel is wearing thin.
   • Acidic drinks can damage tooth enamel over time.

   Synonymestooth enamel

2. Coating materialB1formal

   A glossy, hard, usually colored substance applied to metal, glass, or pottery for decoration or protection.

   Émail (revêtement)

   • The antique vase was decorated with blue enamel.
   • She bought a set of enamel cooking pots.
   • The jewelry was made of silver with enamel inlay.

   Synonymescoatingfinishglazelacquervarnish

• Verbe signifiant recouvrir ou décorer une surface d'émail, substance dure et brillante. Peut aussi désigner l'action d'appliquer un revêtement semblable ou de vernir.

A verb meaning to coat or decorate a surface with enamel, a hard, glossy substance.

1. Apply enamel coatingB2formal

   To coat or decorate a surface with enamel, a hard, glossy substance.

   émailler

   • The artisan enameled the jewelry with a beautiful blue finish.
   • They enameled the metal surface to protect it from rust.
   • She enameled the ceramic vase with intricate patterns.

   Synonymescoatcoverglazelacqueroverlaypaintvarnishveneer