a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

[ Syn: flatness , lusterlessness , lustrelessness , mat , matt ]

not reflecting light; not glossy; flat wall paint; a photograph with a matte finish

[ Syn: flat , mat , matt , matted ]

change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; The fabric felted up after several washes

[ Syn: felt , felt up , mat up , matt-up , matte up , mat ]