gloss

surface lustre

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The term "gloss" refers to a surface's shine or luster. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to make something smooth or glossy, often through repeated surface pressure.12

"Glossy" describes something that has a shiny surface or finish. This is the opposite of "matte," which describes a surface lacking shine or gloss. In mineralogy, "lustre" describes the general appearance of a mineral's surface in reflected light. The main types are metallic and nonmetallic, with nonmetallic lustre further categorized into terms like vitreous, resinous, pearly, greasy, silky, and adamantine.1345

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Optical properties
Gloss refers to surface lustre and connotes a generally pleasing aspect. Glare is used for a more intense reflection and a more unpleasant effect. Calendering and coating are important paper-treating methods that affect gloss. Gloss of paper is determined by measuring percent reflectance at a…
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Gloss refers to surface lustre and connotes a generally pleasing aspect. Glare is used for a more intense reflection and a more unpleasant effect. Calendering and coating are important paper-treating methods that affect gloss. Gloss of paper is determined by measuring percent reflectance at a…
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