A lusterless finish of metal or glass; the process of producing such a finish.

A flaw characterized by hazing or clouding of a finish. GLOSS--The quality referring to light reflectivity from a surface. HARDENER--Additive used to accelerate the curing time of an enamel finish.

The condition which manifests itself as a semiopaque or translucent coating such as in a crystalline structure.

(1) A matte finish produced by exposing the object to fumes of hydrofluoric acid; (2) a network of small surface cracks caused by weathering.

A decorating process on glass surfaces that creates a matte, translucent appearance.

The granular or matted finish given to a surface of brass clock parts prior to gilding.

A white crystalline deposit that develops on the surface of a coating.