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/mæt/ · mat·te
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).
- 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.
- In pyrometallurgy, the molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals. The matte was separated from the slag and further refined to produce a high-grade copper concentrate.
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.
Did you know? The term 'matte' has been used in the film industry since the early 20th century to describe a technique used to create realistic backgrounds for movies and television shows.