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lustre (US), luster 1. a. a shiny metallic surface on some pottery and porcelain b. (as modifier): lustre decoration 2. Mineralogy the way in which light is reflected from the surface of a mineral. It is one of the properties by which minerals are defined luster [′ləs·tər] (optics) The appearance of a surface dependent on reflected light; types include metallic, vitreous, resinous, adamantine, silky, pearly, greasy, dull, and earthy; applied to minerals, textiles, and many other materials. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Anne was back in Avonlea with the luster of the Thorburn Scholarship on her brow. The moon had lost all of its luster, and was like a white cloud in the sky. At the same time the fever, which for an instant abandoned her, returned to give luster to her eyes, color to her cheeks, and vermillion to her lips. |
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