delustering

/diˈlʌstərɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of removing shine or gloss from a material, especially synthetic fibers.
    • Delustering can be achieved by treating fibers with a special solution.
    • The factory added a chemical delustering step to make the fabric look less shiny.
    • Delustering is commonly used in the textile industry to reduce the shine of polyester.
adjective
  1. Used to describe a substance or process that removes shine or gloss.
    • The delustering agent was mixed into the dye bath.
    • This delustering treatment works well on both natural and synthetic fabrics.
    • They applied a delustering finish to the curtains to reduce glare.
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