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porcelain enamel

American  

noun

  1. a glass coating, made to adhere to a metal or another enamel by fusion.


Etymology

Origin of porcelain enamel

First recorded in 1880–85

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Our tour began at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, where Audrey Chan’s 14-panel porcelain enamel and steel mural, “Will Power Allegory,” flanks the tracks on either side of the train platform.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2023

In porcelain enamel, installed in 2002, it feels like a bit of the Museum of Modern Art on loan to the M.T.A.

From New York Times May 16, 2022

Bar Keepers Friend is an extremely popular cookware cleaner that you can use on most pans — stainless steel, porcelain, enamel, copper, and more.

From Salon Jan. 2, 2022

His family also operated a porcelain enamel business in Olympia, specializing in long-lasting signs and monuments, among other products, with contracts for local companies as well as Disney.

From Washington Times Apr. 24, 2016

The illustrations show the wonderful pearl grey porcelain enamel finish—so neat and attractive.

From American Cookery November, 1921 by Hill, Janet McKenzie

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