enamel
Translation
enamel, glaze, varnish
Examples
The enamel on the bathtub is chipped.
The enamel on the bathtub is chipped.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a hard, glossy substance The enamel on the bathtub is chipped.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glaze, varnish, lacquer
Etymology
From Old French 'esmail' (to smelt), related to the Germanic word 'smeltan' (to melt).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'enamel' on your nails (nail polish) or your teeth to remember its meaning as a hard, glossy coating.