Meaning of "enamel" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENAMEL

From Old French esmail, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German smalz lard.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ENAMEL

enamel  [ɪˈnæməl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENAMEL

Enamel is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb enamel in English.

WHAT DOES ENAMEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Enamel

Enamel may refer to: ▪ Tooth enamel, the hard mineralized surface of teeth ▪ Vitreous enamel, a smooth, durable coating made of melted and fused glass powder...

Definition of enamel in the English dictionary

The first definition of enamel in the dictionary is a coloured glassy substance, translucent or opaque, fused to the surface of articles made of metal, glass, etc, for ornament or protection. Other definition of enamel is an article or articles ornamented with enamel. Enamel is also an enamel-like paint or varnish.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ENAMEL

PRESENT

Present

I enamel

you enamel

he/she/it enamels

we enamel

you enamel

they enamel

Present continuous

I am enamelling

you are enamelling

he/she/it is enamelling

we are enamelling

you are enamelling

they are enamelling

Present perfect

I have enamelled

you have enamelled

he/she/it has enamelled

we have enamelled

you have enamelled

they have enamelled

Present perfect continuous

I have been enamelling

you have been enamelling

he/she/it has been enamelling

we have been enamelling

you have been enamelling

they have been enamelling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I enamelled

you enamelled

he/she/it enamelled

we enamelled

you enamelled

they enamelled

Past continuous

I was enamelling

you were enamelling

he/she/it was enamelling

we were enamelling

you were enamelling

they were enamelling

Past perfect

I had enamelled

you had enamelled

he/she/it had enamelled

we had enamelled

you had enamelled

they had enamelled

Past perfect continuous

I had been enamelling

you had been enamelling

he/she/it had been enamelling

we had been enamelling

you had been enamelling

they had been enamelling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will enamel

you will enamel

he/she/it will enamel

we will enamel

you will enamel

they will enamel

Future continuous

I will be enamelling

you will be enamelling

he/she/it will be enamelling

we will be enamelling

you will be enamelling

they will be enamelling

Future perfect

I will have enamelled

you will have enamelled

he/she/it will have enamelled

we will have enamelled

you will have enamelled

they will have enamelled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been enamelling

you will have been enamelling

he/she/it will have been enamelling

we will have been enamelling

you will have been enamelling

they will have been enamelling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would enamel

you would enamel

he/she/it would enamel

we would enamel

you would enamel

they would enamel

Conditional continuous

I would be enamelling

you would be enamelling

he/she/it would be enamelling

we would be enamelling

you would be enamelling

they would be enamelling

Conditional perfect

I would have enamel

you would have enamel

he/she/it would have enamel

we would have enamel

you would have enamel

they would have enamel

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been enamelling

you would have been enamelling

he/she/it would have been enamelling

we would have been enamelling

you would have been enamelling

they would have been enamelling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you enamel
we let´s enamel
you enamel

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to enamel

Past participle

enamelled

Present Participle

enamelling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF ENAMEL

Find out the translation of enamel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of enamel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «enamel» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 珐琅
• Translator English - Spanish: esmalte
• English: enamel
• Translator English - Hindi: तामचीनी
• Translator English - Arabic: مِيْنَاء
• Translator English - Russian: эмаль
• Translator English - Portuguese: esmalte
• Translator English - Bengali: কলাই
• Translator English - French: émail
• Translator English - Malay: Enamel
• Translator English - German: Email
• Translator English - Japanese: エナメル
• Translator English - Korean: 에나멜
• Translator English - Javanese: Enamel
• Translator English - Vietnamese: men
• Translator English - Tamil: எனாமல்
• Translator English - Marathi: मुलामा चढवणे
• Translator English - Turkish: emaye
• Translator English - Italian: smalto
• Translator English - Polish: emalia
• Translator English - Ukrainian: емаль
• Translator English - Romanian: smalț
• Translator English - Greek: σμάλτο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: emalje
• Translator English - Swedish: emalj
• Translator English - Norwegian: emalje

5 QUOTES WITH «ENAMEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word enamel.

1

Mario Batali

I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti.

2

Theophile Gautier

Yes, the work comes out more beautiful from a material that resists the process, verse, marble, onyx, or enamel.

3

Hendrik Poinar

Teeth actually turn out to be one of a couple of good sources of ancient DNA. The teeth, actually the enamel, is quite good at preserving the DNA, so it is a bit of time capsule so to speak.

4

Vinny Testaverde

First you have to spread on the rust performer, then you add a coat of protective enamel, and then you spray on the satin finish so you look good.

5

Peter York

Have you got a Beemer, an Audi, a Saab or a Volvo that replaced a Ford, Vauxhall, Rover or Nissan? Many Brits have. Your first Beemer. A particularly nice smell of leather. Something rather plain but satisfactory about the interior. And that lovely enamel wotsit in the middle of the steering wheel. A moment of quiet 'because I'm worth it' pride.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENAMEL»

Discover the use of enamel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to enamel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: A Workshop in Painting with Fire

Find out how easy it is to create unique and colorful enamel pieces in this innovative, comprehensive guide to the world of torch-fired enameling.

Barbara Lewis, 2011

Enamel Advertising Signs

Of the millions of enamel advertising signs produced between 1850 and 1950, only a few thousand survived and the authors describe and illustrate over 100 samples from their own collection.

Andrew Morley, 2001

Advances in Porcelain Enamel Technology: Ceramic Transactions |

Advances in Porcelain Enamel Technology: Ceramic Transactions Volume 211 provides a compilation of PEI Technical Forum proceedings covering the latest scientific and technological advancement in porcelain enamel technology.

Charles Baldwin, Holger Evele, Renee Pershinsky, 2010

68th Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: A ...

Papers that comprise this book are taken from the 68th Annual Porcelain Enamel institute Technical Forum, May 15-18, 2006.

William D. Faust, 2009

64th Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: Ceramic ...

This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series.

William D. Faust, 2009

62nd Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: Ceramic ...

This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series.

William D. Faust, 2009

67th Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: Proceedings ...

This proceedings contains 23 papers from the 67th Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum, held in Nashville, Tennessee, May 2-5, 2005.

Steve Kilczewski, Holger Evele, William D. Faust, 2009

60th Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: Ceramic ...

This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series.

Robert D. Reece, 2009

Dental Enamel

This book focuses on specific areas of research including the structural chemistry, protein biochemistry and genetics of enamel development.

CIBA Foundation Symposium, 2008

42nd Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum: Ceramic ...

This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series.

William Smothers, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENAMEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term enamel is used in the context of the following news items.

Chemical Stripping Pots Remove Insulation from Magnet and …

The DSP Series Chemical Wire Strippers from The Eraser Company can remove the insulation from magnet and enamel wire, including litz wire, without ... «ThomasNet News, Jul 15»

The Easiest Nail Art You'll Try This Summer

Model Antonia O'Donoghue used Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Nail Enamel in "Sky's the Limit." 2. Paint a sherbet orange polish on the other half ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jul 15»

7 ways your mouth is warning you about your health!

Eroded tooth enamel: Citrus fruits and sugary foods are not the only causes of tooth erosion. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) can ... «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»

Forget Vienna - Britain now has its own chamber of curiosities at the …

... and one paradoxical masterpiece, the Holy Thorn Reliquary (1390s) made in Paris from gold, jewels and enamel and representing God the ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»

Lauryn Hill Performs at Tory Burch's Party, and More Paris Fetes

... the collection includes pieces like a choker, earrings, and a chunky cuff dipped in rose gold with the occasional shot of dark blue enamel. «Style.com, Jul 15»

Piaget Recreates Mysticism of Venice and Samarkand in New …

A “secret” ring, for instance, slides open to reveal a night sky crafted in Grand Feu champlevé enamel on which the constellation of Leo has ... «Blouinartinfo UK, Jul 15»

Treasures From Spanish Galleon Sunk in 1622 Set For Auction

Another item, a gold-and-enamel spoon of Peruvian and Spanish origin, is believed to have been used during Communion by Catholic priests ... «History, Jul 15»

Is any part of the body original equipment?

CS: Well, part of your teeth, the enamel. There wouldn't be a lot of cells in that but the enamel itself, way down by the cells. Then part of your ... «North Country Public Radio, Jul 15»

Dynamic dental duo discuss proper hygiene at Shepherd library event

Sodas are notorious for destroying tooth enamel. According to Andrus and Hashmi, if a baby tooth is placed in a small container with soda, ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»

Mickelson hopes golf can move on from Trump's tirade

As he settled himself into his seat, with that sparkling, shiny smile that looks like he has just bought shares in tooth enamel, Mickelson ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»