Definitions of matte:

• noun:   a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
• noun:   the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
• verb:   change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
• adjective:   not reflecting light; not glossy

  Example: "A photograph with a matte finish"

• name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 100000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #9216)