metallic luster

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noun Ceramics.

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Origin of metallic luster

First recorded in 1785–95

Her very first sculpture, a metallic chrome unicorn aptly titled “Space Oracle,” sits on a pedestal directly in front.
The Tiniest Jackson Pollock|Justin Jones|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The blast was a stupefying white flash followed by a body-shaking howl, and it was the cue for a maelstrom of metallic shrieks.
Shocked by Ukraine Violence, NATO Prepares to Face Down Putin|Leo Cendrowicz|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet when our speedster pauses for just a moment, the luster of The Flash fades.
‘The Flash’ Review: Teen Angst Gets a Comic Book Quickie|Sujay Kumar|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With Perl in particular, a former makeup artist, there is a sultriness to her metallic eye shadow and her painted lips.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Iconic looks include the metallic and asymmetrical bodysuits from the Aladdin Sane tour, the ice-blue suit from the Life on Mars?
The Making—and Remaking—of David Bowie|Justin Jones|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Garnache," came the other's crisp, metallic voice, and the name had a sound as of an oath on his lips.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
The brilliance of his wife, and her most fascinating colloquial powers, also reflected much luster upon his name.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
The floating lights of England are illuminated by means of lamps with metallic reflectors, on what is styled the catoptric system.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
She never dimmed the luster of sanctifying grace which beautified her soul by actual sin.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
Now only the image-forming silver bromide particles remain, and these have been transformed to metallic silver.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various