matte

• Substance composée de sulfures métalliques, obtenue lors de la fusion de minerais sulfurés ; ou qualité de ce qui est mat, c'est-à-dire sans brillance, sans éclat ni reflet.

A noun referring to a mixture of sulfides produced during the smelting of sulfide metal ores, or the property of having little or no contrast, lacking highlights or gloss.

1. Smelting byproductC1formalscientific

   A mixture of sulfides that results from smelting sulfide metal ores, typically processed further to extract the desired metal.

   Matted (métallurgie)

   • The copper ore was smelted to produce a matte containing copper and iron sulfides.
   • Nickel matte is further refined to obtain pure nickel.
   • The smelter separates the matte from the slag for subsequent processing.

   Synonymesregulus

2. Dull finish or lack of glossB2formal

   The quality or state of having little or no reflection, sheen, or brightness; a non-glossy surface or appearance.

   Fini mat

   • She prefers a matte finish for her photographic prints rather than glossy.
   • The paint dries to a soft matte, reducing glare in the room.
   • The matte on the frame gave it an understated elegance.

   Synonymesdullnessflatnesslusterlessness

   Antonymesbrightnessbrillianceglazegleamglitterglosslusterpolishradiancesheenshinesparkle