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Definitions for: Matte
[n] the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
[n] a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
[adj] not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"
Webster (1913) Definition: Matte, n. [F. matte; cf. F. mat, masc., matte, fem.,
faint, dull, dim; -- said of metals. See Mate checkmate.]
1. (Metallurgy) A partly reduced copper sulphide, obtained by
alternately roasting and melting copper ore in separating
the metal from associated iron ores, and called {coarse
metal}, fine metal, etc., according to the grade of
fineness. On the exterior it is dark brown or black, but
on a fresh surface is yellow or bronzy in color.
2. A dead or dull finish, as in gilding where the gold leaf
is not burnished, or in painting where the surface is
purposely deprived of gloss.
Synonyms: dull, flat, flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, mat, matt, matt, matted
See Also: dullness, dulness, mixture, sparkle metal
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