metallic luster

noun

, Ceramics.

1. luster ¹( def 8 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of metallic luster¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Back, greenish brown, with a metallic luster and giving a pinkish tinge in some lights; sides, shading to white on the belly.

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This species can be distinguished from all others by its very light color and metallic luster.

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The eyes were positively beautiful, of a rich chestnut hue, covered with golden white dots, which shone with a metallic luster.

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The brass rubbed off—The beautiful metallic luster on the head of Phanæus carnifex is thus accounted for.

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He pulled out a piece of tin white mineral with a brilliant metallic luster, sparkling with curious crystals.

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