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noun
The visual property of something shining with reflective light; shine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
The coefficient of specular reflectivity associated with the surface of an object being displayed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sheen, luster, lustre
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: radiance, radiancy, shine, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency
History
Etymology tree English shiny Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English shininess From shiny + -ness.
Across languages
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