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The difference lies within the definitions between the two:

Enamel is an opaque or a semitransparent substance applied to metallic or otherwise hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating.

Distemper is a disease that causes fever, coughing and catarh for animals.

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They are both terms relating to paint, distemper is an ancient form of undercoat used by an artist, enamel is a modern glossy top coat.

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