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   Lus·ter

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   noun

   • 1. a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface: "the luster of the Milky Way" Similar sheenglossglossinessshinebrightnessradianceburnishpolishpatinaglowgleamglimmershimmerbrilliancebrightnesssparkledazzleflashglitterglintgleamradianceluminousnessluminosityluminescencelightrare:effulgencerefulgencelambencycoruscationOpposite dullnessdarkness
   • ▪ the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light.
   • ▪ glory or distinction: "a celebrity player to add luster to the lineup" Similar honorgloryillustriousnesscreditmeritprestigeéclatdistinctioneminencepreeminencenotabilityconsequencerenownfameOpposite dishonor
   • 2. a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics. Similar glazelacquershellacvarnishenamelpatinacoatcoatingcoveringfinish
   • ▪ ceramics with an iridescent metallic glaze; lusterware: "luster jugs"
   • 3. a fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss: "luster yarn"
   • ▪ a thin dress material with a cotton warp, woolen weft, and a glossy surface. British
   • 4. a prismatic glass pendant on a chandelier or other ornament: "a chandelier dripping with glass lusters"
   • ▪ a cut-glass chandelier or candelabra.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French, from Italian lustro, from the verb lustrare, from Latin lustrare ‘illuminate’.

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   What does Luster mean in English?

   • Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. What is the pronunciation of luster? LUSTER meaning: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has: 2. a very special, attractive quality that people….

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   What does lustre mean?

   • Middle French lustre, from Old Italian lustro, from lustrare to brighten, from Latin, to purify ceremonially, from lustrum verbal derivative of luster entry 1 Middle English lustre, from Latin lustrum circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1 1528, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 14th century, in the meaning defined above

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   What does Luster mean in Lightroom?

   • So to answer your question Luster stands for Luster. It is a semi gloss with a slight texture. Not a mirror glossy. But, according to the other replies, it counts as glossy for Lightroom's selection purposes. Do you agree? My videos! Re: Luster = glossy or matte? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.

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   What does lustrum mean?

   • lustrum ( def 1 ). The shine from the surface of a mineral. Luster is important in describing different kinds of minerals. It is usually characterized as metallic, glassy, pearly, or dull. See polish.

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   How do you give a luster to a metal?

   • Articles of brass, copper and bronze may be given a bright luster by dipping them into a solution composed of 50 oz. A fine luster can be given to zinc by rubbing it with kerosene or a weak solution of sulphuric acid. Luster definition: the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss.

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   What is cut glass luster?

   • a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament. a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants. any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish. Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze. greasy luster.

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   The meaning of LUSTER is a glow of reflected light : sheen; specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities. How to use luster in a sentence.

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   Luster definition: the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss. See examples of LUSTER used in a sentence.

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   Something with luster has a certain kind of sheen or shininess, like the way a new pair of shoes looks right before you step into a pile of mud. Luster is a noun that commonly refers to a soft sheen, glossy surface, or brightness.

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   Luster is gentle shining light that is reflected from a surface, for example from polished metal.

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    1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light: the luster of satin. 2. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 3. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance. 4. radiance of beauty, excellence, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name.