"enamelling" means: The process of applying enamel to a surface — in metalwork, ceramics, or decorative art. A layer of vitreous glass-based coating is fused to.... There is a drug-related reference, so this is one worth noticing without overreacting. Many teens encounter such vocabulary through music, film and friends without any direct involvement. A neutral, curious conversation about where they heard the term and what they understand by it is far more useful than a confrontation. Watch for repeated context, not a single word.
enamelling
The process of applying enamel to a surface — in metalwork, ceramics, or decorative art.
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The process of applying enamel to a surface — in metalwork, ceramics, or decorative art. A layer of vitreous glass-based coating is fused to metal or pottery through high heat, creating a durable, colorful surface. As a noun, 'an enamelling' refers to a single application or instance of this work. Enamelling is both an industrial process and a fine craft tradition.
The enamelling on the antique brooch had survived intact for over a hundred years.
"enamelling" means: The process of applying enamel to a surface — in metalwork, ceramics, or decorative art. A layer of vitreous glass-based coating is fused to.... There is a drug-related reference, so this is one worth noticing without overreacting. Many teens encounter such vocabulary through music, film and friends without any direct involvement. A neutral, curious conversation about where they heard the term and what they understand by it is far more useful than a confrontation. Watch for repeated context, not a single word.
"enamelling" means: The process of applying enamel to a surface — in metalwork, ceramics, or decorative art. A layer of vitreous glass-based coating is fused to.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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An application of enamel.
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- enameling87%
The art or process of applying enamel — a vitreous glaze fused to metal, glass, or ceramic by firing at high temperature. Enameling is a traditional decorative craft used in jewellery, pottery, and architectural ornament. The American spelling; the British form is enamelling.
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The art of applying enamel.
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(ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.