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matte
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noun (n)
- a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted(noun.substance)source: wordnet30
- the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913