Is “Matte” a Scrabble word?

1. 1.A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

   “The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).”

2. 2.A background, often painted or created with computers

   “Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.”

3. 3.(pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.

Synonyms: mat, matting, passe-partout

1. 1.Dull; not reflective of light.

   “Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.”

Synonyms: matt