matte
pronunciation
How to pronounce matte in British English:
UK [mæt]
How to pronounce matte in American English:
US [mæt]
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- Noun:
- a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
- the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
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- Verb:
- change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
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- Adjective:
- not reflecting light; not glossy
Word Origin
- matte (n.)
- "backing for a picture," 1845, from French; see mat (n.2).
- matte (n.)
- variant of mat (n.2).
Example
- 1. Allow approximately 30 minutes for the matte medium to dry .
- 2. Matte finished stainless steel tanto blade .
- 3. It 's not uncommon to see a crown vic with several patches of matte finish highlighting recent repairs .
- 4. Apply a very thin layer of matte medium to the surface of the glass .
- 5. Matte finish anti-glare coating for improved visibility and clarity .