Glitter is the word used to describe an assortment of very small (roughly 1 mm²) pieces of paper, glass or plastic painted in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to reflect light in a sparkling spectrum. The Millimetre ( American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products A spectrum (plural spectra or spectrums) is a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary infinitely within a continuum. Glitter is usually stored in canisters somewhat similar to salt shakers, which have openings that control the flow of glitter. Salt and pepper shakers are Condiment holders used in Western culture that are designed to allow food eaters to distribute Edible salt These canisters may contain one or many colors. It is not to be confused with confetti, which contains larger pieces, nor sequins, which are larger yet. Confetti (the singular form is confetto) is a multitude of pieces of Paper or metallic material which is Glitter is commonly used in craft projects, especially for small children and sorority women, because of the brilliant effects which can be achieved relatively easily. Glitter is commonly used as an element of Christmas decorations, and can be added to rubbers and plastics. It is also often put into cosmetic products like lip gloss and eyeshadow. Lip gloss is a cosmetic product used primarily to give lips a mildly glossy lustre and sometimes subtle color Eye shadow is a cosmetic that is applied on the Eyelids and under the Eyebrows It is commonly used to make the wearer's eyes stand out or look more Glittery cosmetics are most popular among teenagers, but are also worn by older people, notably in the disco scene. Disco is a Genre of dance-oriented music whose origins are hard to define
Glitter was invented by Henry Ruschmann[1] on his Hereford cattle farm in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Hereford Cattle are a widely used breed in Temperate areas mainly for beef production Bernardsville (ˈbɚnɚdzˌvɪl is a Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. Accounts conflict as to when glitter was invented--some say 1934 and others shortly after World War II. Today the company he founded Meadowbrook Inventions is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of glitter and has been for over fifty years.
Glitter is, to some, more of an annoyance than a fun novelty, as if some types get on your skin, they do not lift off easily. For this, it is a source of material to some comedians.
Alternative definitions
- "Glitter" is often used euphemistically to refer to brilliantly gorgeous but superficial glamour. From this meaning comes the term glitterati to refer to pop stars and socialites. Glitterati is a 2004 film directed by Roger Avary assembled from the 70 hours of video footage shot for the European sequence of The Rules The word is a portmanteau of "glitter" and "literati"
- Glitter graphics are animated gifs that have a glittery effect.
References
- ^ A Brief History of Glitter. New York Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-12-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations.
Dictionary
glitter
-noun
- A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.
- A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.
-verb
- To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.
- To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.
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