- deluster
- transitive verb Date: 1926 to reduce the sheen of (as yarn or fabric)
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
deluster
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deluster — de·luster … English syllables
deluster — (ˈ)dē+ transitive verb Etymology: de + luster (n.) : to reduce the brightness of (as yarns or fabrics); especially : to add pigment to the spinning solution of (rayons) … Useful english dictionary
pigment — A finely divided insoluble material used to deluster or color fibers (e.g., titanium dioxide, iron oxide) … Forensic science glossary
delustre — v.tr. (US deluster) remove the lustre from (a textile) … Useful english dictionary
