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Matt vs Matte - What's the difference?

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Matte is a synonym of matt.



As adjectives the difference between matt and matte

is that matt is an alternative spelling of lang=en while matte is dull, not reflective of light.

As nouns the difference between matt and matte

is that matt is an alternative spelling of nodot=yes lang=en an alloy in coppersmithing while matte is a decorative border around a picture.

As a proper noun Matt

is a short form of the male given name Matthew.

matt

English

Adjective

(head)

    • Noun

  • (an alloy in coppersmithing)
    • ----

    matte

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (arts, photography) A decorative border around a picture
    • ''The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).
  • (cinema) A background, often painted]] or created with [[computer, computers
    • Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is either too impractical, too costly or simply too impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.
  • (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals

    • 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.

    Synonyms

    * matt (UK)

    Antonyms

    * glossy