Matte and Phosphorescent

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Matte adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

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Phosphorescent is an antonym for matte.

Nearby Words: mat, matted, matting, matt, mattery

Phosphorescent adjective - Emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous.

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Matte is an antonym for phosphorescent in glowing topic.

Nearby Words: phosphorescence, Phosphor, phosphorous, phosphorescing

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