Associations to the word «Matte»

Wiktionary

MATTE, noun. (arts) (photography) A decorative border around a picture
MATTE, noun. (cinema) A background, often painted or created with computers
MATTE, noun. (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals
MATTE, adjective. Dull, not reflective of light

Dictionary definition

MATTE, noun. A mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted.
MATTE, noun. The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.
MATTE, verb. Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes".
MATTE, adjective. Not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish".

Wise words

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