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Enamel paper
(gcide) | Enamel \En*am"el\, n. [Pref. en- + amel. See Amel, Smelt, v.
t.]
1. A variety of glass, used in ornament, to cover a surface,
as of metal or pottery, and admitting of after decoration
in color, or used itself for inlaying or application in
varied colors.
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2. (Min.) A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe.
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3. That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface,
resembling enamel, especially if variegated.
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4. (Anat.) The intensely hard calcified tissue entering into
the composition of teeth. It merely covers the exposed
parts of the teeth of man, but in many animals is
intermixed in various ways with the dentine and cement.
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5. Any one of various preparations for giving a smooth,
glossy surface like that of enamel.
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6. A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and
beautiful complexion.
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Enamel painting, painting with enamel colors upon a ground
of metal, porcelain, or the like, the colors being
afterwards fixed by fire.
Enamel paper, paper glazed a metallic coating.
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