amel

amel — noun

1. an informal short form of 'enamel' that refers to the hard, white outer layer of

1.名詞C1
釋義

an informal short form of 'enamel' that refers to the hard, white outer layer of a tooth that protects the softer inner parts from damage and decay.

例句

Daichi's dentist said the amel on his front teeth was wearing thin.

collocation: amel wears thin / wears down

The hygienist used a blue dye to show Nkechi where her amel had chipped.

amel + location (on teeth, near gum line)

同義詞
  • enamel

    the standard, formal full form of 'amel'; preferred in medical writing and general use

  • tooth enamel

    emphasises the dental context explicitly

反義詞
  • dentin

    the softer layer beneath the enamel, which is exposed when enamel wears away

文法句型

amel + verb (wears, chips, protects)

adjective + amel (strong, weak, damaged)

用法筆記

Almost always used in dental or oral-health contexts. The full form 'enamel' is far more common; 'amel' is a specialist shortening heard mainly in conversations between dentists or in informal health writing.

常見錯誤

❌My amel is sensitive.' (in a non-dental context).
✅My tooth enamel is sensitive.
💡Use 'enamel' in serious or formal discussion; 'amel' is informal and less widely understood.