moire

• Qualifie un motif ondulé ou chatoyant, souvent sur tissu ou métal, produit par pressage ou gravure, donnant un aspect de reflets changeants.

Describes a pattern, typically on fabric or metal, that has a wavy or rippled appearance, often produced by pressing or engraving.

1. Wavelike pattern on fabricC1formal

   Describes a fabric, typically silk, that has a wavy or rippled appearance, often created by a special finishing process.

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   • She wore a beautiful moire gown to the gala.
   • The curtains were made of a rich moire silk.
   • The moire effect on the fabric shimmered under the light.

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• Type de soie ou autre tissu présentant un aspect ondulé ou chatoyant, souvent utilisé pour les vêtements de luxe et la tapisserie.

A type of silk fabric characterized by a wavy or rippled pattern on its surface, often used in luxury garments and upholstery.

1. Silk fabric patternB2formalart

   A type of silk fabric characterized by a wavy or watermarked surface pattern, often produced through a pressing process.

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   • She wore a beautiful gown made of moire silk.
   • The curtains were crafted from luxurious moire fabric.
   • Moire patterns are often used in high-end fashion to create a shimmering effect.

2. Interference patternC1formalIT

   An unwanted visual pattern that appears when two grids or fine patterns are overlaid, commonly seen in digital imaging or scanning.

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   • The scanner produced a distracting moire effect on the photo.
   • Photographers use special filters to reduce moire when shooting patterned fabrics.
   • Moire patterns can be minimized by adjusting the resolution of the camera.