Lustering

[luhs-ter-ing] /ˈlʌs tər ɪŋ/

noun
1.
the treatment of fabrics by chemical or mechanical means in order to increase their property to reflect light.
[luhs-ter] /ˈlʌs tər/
noun
1.
the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
the luster of satin.
2.
a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss.
3.
radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.
4.
radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory:
achievements that add luster to one’s name.
5.
a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament.
6.
a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants.
7.
any natural or synthetic fabric with a finish.
8.
Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze.
9.
Mineralogy. the nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities:
greasy luster.
verb (used with object)
10.
to finish (fur, cloth, pottery, etc.) with a luster or gloss.
verb (used without object)
11.
to be or become .
n.

“gloss, radiance,” 1520s, from Middle French lustre “gloss, radiance” (14c.), common Romanic (cf. Spanish and Portuguese lustre, Rumanian lustru, Italian lustro “splendor, brilliancy”), from Latin lustrare “spread light over, brighten, illumine,” related to lucere “shine,” lux “light” (see light (n.)).

“one who lusts,” 1590s, agent noun from lust (v.).
luster
(lŭs’tər)
The shine from the surface of a mineral. Luster is important in describing different kinds of minerals. It is usually characterized as metallic, glassy, pearly, or dull.