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shininess

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shin·y  (shn)
adj. shin·i·er, shin·i·est
1. Radiating light; bright.
2. Bright from reflected light; glistening.
3. Having a sheen from being rubbed or worn smooth.
shini·ness n.
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Noun1.shininess - the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
sheen, luster, lustre
radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine, effulgence, radiance - the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Translations
shininess [ˈʃaɪnɪnɪs] N → brillo m
shininess
n → Glanz m


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