enamel
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enamel
A glass-like, meltable substance that is applied to and fired onto metal or ceramic objects as a protective or decorative coating.
Die alte Gusseisenpfanne war mit einer Schicht aus schwarzem Email überzogen.
The old cast-iron pan was coated with a layer of black enamel.
enamel
The hard outer protective layer of the tooth crown; tooth enamel.
Säurehaltige Getränke können das Email der Zähne angreifen.
Acidic drinks can attack the enamel of the teeth.
The German word 'das Email' (enamel) is a false friend of the English word 'email' (electronic mail). The German equivalent for electronic mail is 'die E-Mail'.
Die Badewanne hat eine robuste Oberfläche aus Email.
The bathtub has a robust enamel surface.
The word for the protective layer is neuter: 'das Email'. Using the correct article is crucial to avoid misunderstandings.
Dieser Schmuck ist mit blauem Email verziert.
This jewelry is decorated with blue enamel.
In a dental context, 'Email' is often used with verbs such as 'schützen' (to protect), 'stärken' (to strengthen), or 'angreifen' (to attack). These combinations are often found in advertising for dental care products.
Diese Zahnpasta soll das Email stärken.
This toothpaste is supposed to strengthen the enamel.
