n., adj., & v.
n. a fabric of silk or various man-made fibres, with a glossy surface on one side produced by a twill weave with the weft-threads almost hidden.
adj. smooth as satin.
v.tr. (satined, satining) give a glossy surface to (paper). satin finish 1 a polish given to silver etc. with a metallic brush. 2 any effect resembling satin in texture produced on materials in various ways. satin paper fine glossy writing paper. satin spar a fibrous variety of gypsum. satin stitch a long straight embroidery stitch, giving the appearance of satin. satin white a white pigment of calcium sulphate and alumina. satinized adj. (also -ised). satiny adj.
[ ME f. OF f. Arab. zaytuni of Tseutung in China ]