1.  matte(n = noun.substance) - a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted;
is a kind of mixture
has particulars: sparkle metal

2.  matte(n = noun.attribute) flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt - the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss;
is a kind of dullness
Derived form adjective matte₁

   matte(v = verb.change) felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matt-up, matte up - change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes"
is one way to change
Sample sentences: Something ----s

   matte(s = adj.all) flat, mat, matt, matted - not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"
Derived form noun matte₂

1.  A partly reduced copper sulphide, obtained by alternately roasting and melting copper ore in separating the metal from associated iron ores, and called coarse metal, fine metal, etc., according to the grade of fineness. On the exterior it is dark brown or black, but on a fresh surface is yellow or bronzy in color. [1913 Webster]

2.  A dead or dull finish, as in gilding where the gold leaf is not burnished, or in painting where the surface is purposely deprived of gloss. [1913 Webster]

   Having a dull, lusterless surface finish; opposed to glossy or polished; as, a matte photograph; a proof coin with matte figures on a polished field. [PJC]

matte, n. an impure product of the smelting of sulphide ores, esp. those of copper or nickel.

matte, n. Cinematog. a mask to obscure part of an image and allow another image to be superimposed, giving a combined effect.

Etymology:
F

matte up