Definitions for lustering

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lustering lus·ter·ing

Spelling: [luhs-ter-ing]

IPA: /ˈlʌs tər ɪŋ/

Lustering is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 650 anagrams from letters in lustering (egilnrstu).

Definitions for lustering

noun

1. the treatment of fabrics by chemical or mechanical means in order to increase their property to reflect light.
2. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
3. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss.
4. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.
5. radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory:
6. a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament.
7. a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants.
8. any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish.
9. Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze.
10. Mineralogy. the nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities:

verb (used with object)

1. to finish (fur, cloth, pottery, etc.) with a luster or gloss.

verb (used without object)

1. to be or become lustrous.

Origin of lustering

First recorded in 1870-75; luster¹ + -ing¹