matage

matage

See also: mâtage

French

Etymology

    From mat +‎ -age.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ma.taʒ/
    • Audio (France (Vosges)):(file)

    Noun

    matage m (plural matages)

    1. (art) matting (surface roughening, e.g. by etching or frosting)
    2. (mechanical engineering) local plastic deformation due to a contact pressure

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