luster
The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
Other meanings
The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.
Synonyms
- sheen
Word history
From Latin "lūstrum" (purification ritual).
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