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dull finish

[/dʌl ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: dull finishes
acabamento fosco
1. A surface coating or treatment that produces a non-reflective, non-shiny appearance without gloss
The paint has a dull finish that reduces glare in the room.
A tinta tem um acabamento fosco que reduz o brilho na sala.
2. In manufacturing, a matte or flat surface texture applied to materials like metal, wood, or plastic
The smartphone has a dull finish that resists fingerprints.
O smartphone tem um acabamento fosco que resiste a impressões digitais.
Synonyms
matte finishflat finishsatin finishnon-glossy finish
Antonyms
glossy finishshiny finishpolished finishlustrous finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento fosco
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
acabamento mate
also commonly used in commercial contexts
Portugal
acabamento mate
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the shine off something
lose its luster
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