delustering

American  

[dee-luhs-ter-ing] / diˈlʌs tər ɪŋ /

noun

1. a chemical process for reducing the luster of rayon yarns by adding a finely divided pigment to the spinning solution.

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Etymology

Origin of delustering

First recorded in 1925–30; de- + luster ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Decluttering like this enabled him to downsize his office, creating a space for him to work downstairs instead.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

We should find comfort in her relating better to our present way of being, which says, "Relax. Decluttering can wait."

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023

Marie Kondo, Japanese author of the best-selling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing,” has hit pause on folding her T-shirts into handy little rolls.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023

Decluttering hopefuls can also shop directly from Kondo’s website.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022

Marie Kondo has brought peace and order to hot messes all over the world, thanks to her bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2018