Enamellar

/ɪˈnæm.ə.lər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling enamel, or having the nature of enamel coating.

Etymology

From enamel + -ar suffix. Enamel comes from Old French 'enamailler' (to coat with enamel), from en- (in) + amail (enamel), possibly from Germanic roots. The -ar suffix makes it an adjective meaning 'of or relating to.'

Kelly Says

Enamellar is a technical term mostly used in dentistry and materials science—when scientists describe tooth surfaces or ceramic coatings, they're talking about their enamellar properties, which determine how hard and glossy they become.

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