enamel
noun
a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
enamels
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present tense formof enamel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He works mainly in acrylics mixed with spray paint and enamels for his paintings and murals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
Previously, researchers attempting to construct artificial enamels have struggled to achieve those different levels of organization.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 2, 2022
She painted it with 1 Shot-brand sign lettering enamels mixed with clear enamel and pearlescent powdered pigments.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 25, 2020
You can buy the enamels from Rust-Oleum for about $40 a can, by the way.
From US News ● Jul. 18, 2016
This is particularly noticeable in the alligatoring of many enamels which contain large percentages of zinc.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Henry A. Gardner
