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matte
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noun
a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
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adjective
(= flat, matt)
not reflecting light; not glossy
flat wall paint
a photograph with a matte finish
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verb
(= felt, felt up, mat)
change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
The fabric felted up after several washes
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noun
(= flatness)
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
hosiery
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noun
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)