porcelain enamel

noun

: a fired-on opaque glassy coating on metal

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Some are made with porcelain enamel. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 It’s also made from sturdy cast iron and coated in porcelain enamel that’s scratch-resistant and easy to clean. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Each mug is made from non-reactive, non-porous porcelain enamel that resists stains, rust, and scratches, so the set will stand the test of time. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 The porcelain enamel interior is durable and effective for cooking, and easy to clean. — Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for porcelain enamel

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First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of porcelain enamel was in 1852

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“Porcelain enamel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porcelain%20enamel. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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