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enamel

noun

/ɪˈnæməl/

Meaning

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.

glaze, coating, varnish, polish

dullness, roughness

tooth enamel, enamel paint, enamel surface, enamel coating

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.

a person who operates a vehicle

the main means of mass communication such as newspapers, television, radio, and the internet

the cost of something; money spent

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.