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e·nam·el
/ iˈnaməl/
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n.
an opaque or semitransparent glossy substance applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating.
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a work of art executed in such a substance.
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the hard glossy substance that covers the crown of a tooth.
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(also enamel paint)
a paint that dries to give a smooth, hard coat.
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v.
(-eled
, -el·ing
; Brit. -elled, -el·ling) [tr.] [often as adj.] (enameled)
coat or decorate (a metallic or hard object) with enamel:
an enameled roasting pan.
DERIVATIVES:
e·nam·el·er
n.
e·nam·el·ist
/ -ist/ n.
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Enamel paints a glossy picture for spring: apparently, old is new again. With its vibrant colors and whimsical designs, the centuries-old style of enamel jewelry is making a bold statement this spring.(on topic:color)
Magazine article from: JQ; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...developed a unique method of using enamels--blending the hues, instead...resulted in a strong comeback of enamel jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED...forecasted trends for 2009, enamel meets consumer demand for both...optimistic color palettes. Enamel is a great medium to showcase...
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 "Portland Press Herald (Maine)")
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Enamel art gets moment in Maine spotlight ; The Richey Jewelry Gallery will showcase an art form that has been highly prized through the centuries.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 10/30/2005; ; 660 words
; ...Press Herald (Maine) 10-30-2005 Enamel art gets moment in Maine spotlight...INFORMATION: 772-5252. When you think of enamel, what comes to mind? Teeth? Probably one of the most celebrated forms of enamel art is the world-famous Faberge...
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Optimizing enamel adhesion.(experiments on enamel adhesion to steel)
Magazine article from: Ceramic Industry; 12/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; The way in which enamel bonds to steel can be categorized as...a metal surface occurs when both the enamel and steel are saturated with metal oxides...weak. During the firing of porcelain enamel, the steel oxidizes. This oxidation...
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English pictorial enamels: Battersea and Bilston enamels and their successors.
Magazine article from: The Magazine Antiques; 6/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Meissen, Battersea enamels reflect the form...apply a wet paste of enamel--a type of glass...The bases for the enamels were made of thin...processes. The white enamel was applied quickly...production of English enamels. There was, however...made at Battersea, enamel manufacturers ...
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Drakenfeld introduces lead-free enamels. (Ciba-Geigy Corp. Drakenfeld Colors)
Magazine article from: Ceramic Industry; 12/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; Glass enamel products formulated...lead-bearing ceramic enamel decorating materials be replaced with enamels formulated without...enamels fall short of enamels formulated with lead...used to formulate the enamel, it is important to...
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Initial aspects of mineralization at the dentino-enamel junction in embryonic mouse incisor in vivo and in vitro: A TEM comparative study
Magazine article from: In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology; 3/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; SUMMARY The frontier between the enamel organ and the dental papilla, the future dentino-enamel junction, undergoes coordinated modifications...prerequisite for the formation of the first enamel crystallites in vivo. We investigated the...
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Something to chew on: hard facts about tooth enamel.
Magazine article from: Science News; 5/14/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...article, chances are that your tooth enamel is doing its job, at least for now...come with chewing. Strong as it is, enamel is also brittle. What keeps it from shattering...acts like a shock absorber. "If you had enamel sitting on a hard surface, every time...
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Estimation of trace elements in sound and carious enamel of primary and permanent teeth by atomic absorption spectrophotometry: An in vitro study.(Original Research)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dental Research; 10/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...element concentrations in sound and carious enamel of primary and permanent teeth. Materials...divided into four groups (of ten each) and enamel samples were prepared by mechanical grinding...Zn, Mg, Se, Pb, Mo, and V) in the enamel of sound and carious primary and permanent...
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Great glass: a look at new porcelain enamel materials and applications.
Magazine article from: Products Finishing; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...a change back to porcelain enamel in some applications. PORCELAIN ENAMEL BASICS Produced from natural...inorganic raw materials, porcelain enamel is not only a very durable...environmentally friendly product. Enamels begin as a blend of minerals...
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Protecting surface enamel a new frontier.(Oral Care)
Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 2/2/2004; 700+ words
; ...Americans are not aware of the role surface enamel plays in the quality of their smile...teeth diminish as tiny etches in surface enamel--caused by acids from everyday food...to help fill in tiny etches in surface enamel while cleaning teeth. "This product...
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enamel
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...from the 17th cent. on, enamel provided the surface for miniature...general loss of interest in the enamel medium. The mid-1960s produced...revival and reborn interest in enamel techniques. Bibliography...Hughes, English Painted Enamels (1967); S. Benjamin, Enamels...
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enamel organ
Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology
enamel organ A mass of soft pulpy tissue that develops on the surface of a dental papilla . It consists of a mesh of fibres, fluid albumin , and ameloblasts , which deposit a layer of protective enamel on the outer surface of the dentine.
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SIC 2851 Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 2851 PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS, ENAMELS, AND ALLIED PRODUCTS This industry category includes establishments...in paste and ready-mixed form); varnishes; lacquers; enamels; shellac; dry powder coatings; putties, wood fillers...
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Ferro Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products...own with a porcelain enamel shop, making themselves...Enamelist, to foster use of enamel coatings. The periodical...of operation, Ferro Enamels (Canada) Limited...x2019; s first porcelain enamel supplier, imported the...
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Fluoridation
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...or lozenges, can be incorporated into the enamel of children's developing teeth. The enamel that covers the crown, the part of the tooth...bloodstream and reaches the teeth while the enamel is forming, the fluoride can replace a piece...
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