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Definition of Matte

1. Noun. A mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted.

2. Verb. Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like. "The fabric felted up after several washes"

3. Adjective. Not reflecting light; not glossy. "A photograph with a matte finish"

4. Noun. The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.

Definition of Matte

1. n. 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.

Definition of Matte

1. to produce a dull finish on [v MATTED, MATTING, MATTES]

Medical Definition of Matte

1. 1. 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 colour. 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. Origin: F. Matte; cf. F. Mat, masc, matte, fem, faint, dull, dim; said of metals. See Mate checkmate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Matte

matron of honor matross matrosses mats matsah matsahs matsuri matsuris matsutake matsutakes

matsyendra matt matt-up mattages matte (current term) matte (current term) matted matted mattedly matter

matter matter-of-course matter-of-fact mattered matterful Matterhorn mattering matters mattery matter of course

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