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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

   “The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A background, often painted or created with computers

   “Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Dull; not reflective of light.

   “Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).”
• General “Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.”
• Everyday “Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.”

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