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politure

/ˈpɒlit͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/

politure noun: polish; gloss.

Noun

politure

  1. (obsolete) polish; gloss
    • Some of them exhibit a curious phænomenon by politure , the grit of one appearing very white , and that of another of a dark lead colour , inclining to black , owing to metalline admixtures .1769, John Wallis, The Natural History And Antiquities Of Northhumberland

Origin of politure

Latin politura, from polire (“to polish”).

Questions about politure

What does politure mean?
Politure means polish; gloss.
What part of speech is politure?
Politure is a noun.
How do you pronounce politure?
Politure is pronounced /ˈpɒlit͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/.

Words near politure in the dictionary

  1. politricksters
  2. politruk
  3. politruks
  4. Politte
  5. Polittes
  6. politure
  7. polity
  8. Politzer bag
  9. Politzer bags
  10. politzerization
  11. politzerizations

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