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matte

/mæt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does matte mean?

noun, verb

A surface having a dull, non-reflective finish; a person or thing that is uninteresting or lacking in excitement. To make something dull or less shiny.

Example

"The matte finish on the car's paint job helped to reduce glare."

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