noun Download 🔗Share A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame. Examples : "The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide)." art style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A background, often painted or created with computers Examples : "Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means." art media technology computing style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals. Examples : "The matte formed in the smelting process contained copper and nickel. " material substance industry chemistry element Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Dull; not reflective of light. Examples : "Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface." appearance quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading