ENAMEL

I. transitive verb (-eled or -elled; -eling or ~ling) see: smelt Date: 14th century to cover, inlay, or decorate with ~, to beautify with a colorful surface, to form a glossy surface on (as paper, leather, or cloth), ~er noun ~ist noun II. noun Date: 15th century a usually opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the surface of metal, glass, or pottery, a surface or outer covering that resembles ~, 3. something that is ~ed, ~ware , a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance, a hard calcareous substance that forms a thin layer capping the teeth, a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance