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delusterant

American  
[dee-luhs-ter-uhnt] / diˈlʌs tər ənt /
Also delustrant

noun

  1. a chemical agent, as titanium dioxide, used in reducing the sheen of a yarn or fabric.

Etymology

Origin of delusterant

de- + luster 1 + -ant

Example Sentences

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Forensic science approaches developed by Staffordshire University were used to analyse the microparticles -- including type, colour, shape, material, presence of delusterant and width -- which identified 30 unique categories of potential sources of pollution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

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