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Matte \Matte\ (m[a^]t), 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.
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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.
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matte \matte\ (m[a^]t), a.
Having a dull, lusterless surface finish; opposed to {glossy}
or polished; as, a matte photograph; a proof coin with matte
figures on a polished field.
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