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enamel

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/ɪˈnæməl/ · e-nam-el

A hard, glossy coating that is used on metal, glass, etc., often to provide a protective surface or decorative finish.

Meanings

nounformal

A hard, glossy coating that is used on metal, glass, etc., often to provide a protective surface or decorative finish.

ایک سخت، چمکدار کوٹنگ جو دھات، شیشہ وغیرہ پر استعمال ہوتی ہے، اکثر حفاظتی سطح یا سجانے کے لئے.

اینامیل

enamel

Synonyms

glazecoatingfinishچمکجھلکپرت

Antonyms

dullnesslack of finishمدھمنہ ہونا نکش

Common Collocations

  • enamel coating
  • enamel paint
  • enamel finish

Example Sentences

The artist used a bright blue enamel to paint the vase.

فنکار نے گلدان پر چمکدار نیلے اینامیل کا استعمال کیا۔

Fankar ne guldān par chamakdār neele enamel ka istemāl kiya.

Enamel can protect metal from rust.

اینامیل دھات کو زنگ سے بچا سکتا ہے۔

Enamel dhat ko zang se bacha sakta hai.

The enamel on this cup has started to chip.

اس کپ کا اینامیل کٹنے لگا ہے۔

Is cup ka enamel katne laga hai.

Easily Confused With

enamelware:Enamelware refers specifically to items coated with enamel, especially cookware, while enamel itself refers to the coating material.

Word Family

enameling
nounاینامیلنگ
enamelled
verbاینامیل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'enamel' as a protective 'armor' for objects.

Imagine a shiny, colorful vase with a glassy finish.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "esmalte" — to cover or to coat

First known use: 14th century

The word 'enamel' came into English from Old French, which itself was derived from a Latin word, 'smaltum', referring to a kind of glass or glaze.