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matte (2)

matte [ mat ] (plural mattes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mixture of metal sulfides: a mixture of metal sulfides formed during the smelting of sulfide ores such as ores of copper or nickel

2. device obscuring part of image: a mask used for obscuring part of an image so that another image can be put on top of the original.
See also  matte shot


[Mid-19th century. < French, form of mat "dull"]
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