Application Notes:
 

luster


is the manner in which light reacts with the surface of a material or reflectivity.  The quality and amount of light that is reflected from the surface.

This is one of the ways in which a material is defined.  The highest degree of luster is splendent or shines.

Also see ductile, malleable, patina, tarnish.

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