Dulling
Dulling refers to the reduction of sharpness, brightness, or intensity in a material, tool, or perceptual ability. It is typically a gradual consequence of interaction with other materials, environments, or internal changes. The term is used across domains to describe a loss of effectiveness or clarity.
In tools and machinery, dulling most often describes an edge that has lost its keenness. Repeated contact
Dulling can also occur in non-physical contexts. Optical components may lose reflectivity or clarity if surfaces
Prevention and restoration depend on context. For cutting tools, sharpening or honing, along with proper lubrication
Dulling is thus a common, multifaceted phenomenon representing a decline in sharpness, brightness, or responsiveness across