politure

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/ˈpɒlit͡ʃʊə(ɹ)//ˈpɒlit͡ʃə(ɹ)//ˈpɒlitjʊə(ɹ)/

noun

polish; gloss

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Meanings

noun
  1. obsoletepolish; 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

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

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APA

politure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/politure

MLA

“politure.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/politure. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “politure,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/politure.

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