fine metal

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fine metal - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Matte \Matte\ (m[a^]t), n. [F. matte; cf. F. mat, masc., matte,
     fem., faint, dull, dim; -- said of metals. See Mate
     checkmate.]
     1. (Metallurgy) A partly reduced copper sulphide, obtained by
        alternately roasting and melting copper ore in separating
        the metal from associated iron ores, and called coarse  metal
        , fine metal, etc., according to the grade of
        fineness. On the exterior it is dark brown or black, but
        on a fresh surface is yellow or bronzy in color.
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     2. A dead or dull finish, as in gilding where the gold leaf
        is not burnished, or in painting where the surface is
        purposely deprived of gloss.
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