What does politure mean?
Politure means (obsolete) polish; gloss.
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/ˈpɒlit͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ · noun
(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 .
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Politure means (obsolete) polish; gloss.
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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 .
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