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matte

noun / adjective / verb

Meaning

  1. nounA decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

    Example: The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).

  2. adjectiveDull; not reflective of light.

    Example: Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.

  3. verbTo produce a dull, lustreless surface on (metal).

Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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