Enamel



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 珐琅, 瓷釉
• ［类］ enamel : tooth / bark : tree ( 珐琅是牙齿的表面 / 树皮是树的表面)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb (-eled or -elled; -eling or enamelling)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enameller, from en- + asmal, esmal enamel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German smelzan to melt — more at smelt
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to cover, inlay, or decorate with enamel
• 2. to beautify with a colorful surface
• 3. to form a glossy surface on (as paper, leather, or cloth)
• ? enameler noun
• ? enamelist noun

II. noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. a usually opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the surface of metal, glass, or pottery
• 2. a surface or outer covering that resembles enamel
• 3.
  • a. something that is enameled
  • b. enamelware
• 4. a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance
• 5. a hard calcareous substance that forms a thin layer capping the teeth — see tooth illustration
• 6. a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance

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