enameling
- noun
- /ɪˈnæməlɪŋ/
- US
:
esmalte
- They admired the enameling of the decorative plate, which showcased intricate colors and designs.
Examples
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Given the nature of the enameling process, every piece comes out a bit differently; each one is one of a kind!
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To fire the enamels, the blank actually has to become soft.
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"And it is true that the enameling is poor, crazed by improper tempering.
Fiction book (1992) -
The artist applied a beautiful layer of enameling to the jewelry, giving it a vibrant finish.
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The enameling on the antique vase adds both protection and beauty to its surface.
Synonyms
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1.0
A coloured liquid you put on surfaces to protect or decorate them
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3.9
A protective or decorative layer on a surface
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3.7
A smooth shiny coating on food or pottery
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2.5
Work covering something, like a car or wall, with color to make it look new
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3.4
A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it
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4.4
A clear hard shiny layer put on wood to protect it and make it shine
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6.5
A hard shiny coating that protects and decorates things like wood and metal
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5.0
A hard shiny coating used to protect or decorate surfaces
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4.2
A layer of colour on the surface of something like a car or house
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3.9
A final layer of paint or finish that protects a surface
A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete
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Etymology
Enameling comes from enamel, from an old root smelt meaning 'to melt'. Because the surface is made by melted glass on metal, enameling also means the shiny, protective or decorative coating you see on objects.