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Shine

Scope note

A reflective surface quality less bright than a gloss and giving less of an impression of depth in the finish than a luster.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065244

Broader Terms used

optical properties

Equivalent Terms used

shiny

Created

13yrs ago

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