A chemical substance added to fabrics or fibers to reduce their shine and create a matte appearance.
From 'deluster' + '-ant' (suffix meaning an agent that performs an action). Combines the technical term 'deluster' with the productive suffix '-ant' common in chemical and technical terminology.
This word uses the '-ant' suffix exactly like 'coolant,' 'lubricant,' and 'surfactant'—it's how chemists and engineers name their tools. Learning these patterns unlocks understanding of hundreds of technical terms.
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