dulling

Meaning

of Dull

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

anesthetic clouding deadening benumb damping dimming discoloring blunting

Antonyms

desperation blaring brightening burnishing desperateness crisping

Examples

Arrowheads from the Chinese Qin dynasty (around 200 BC) were often constructed with a hard bronze-head, but a softer bronze-tang, combining the alloys to prevent both dulling and breaking during use. Source: Internet

As for knife dulling, tropical hardwoods can also contain relatively high amounts of silica or other calcerous deposits in their vessels, making the potential for knife damage slightly higher. Source: Internet

Kinking, rusting, or general dulling of the edge will significantly hinder the ability for the edge to grip the snow, so it is important that this feature is maintained. Source: Internet

Croda claims these benefits are achieved without dulling or altering the feel of the hair. Source: Internet

Its star ingredients include activated charcoal, which draws out dulling impurities to renew hair's natural radiance. Source: Internet

Tin-plated steel is chromium-plated to prevent dulling of the surface due to oxidation of tin. Source: Internet