opacifying
[/oʊˈpæsɪfaɪɪŋ/]
verb (present participle) / gerund / adjective
opacificando / tornando opaco
1. The process of making something opaque or less transparent; reducing or eliminating the transmission of light through a material
The opacifying agent in the paint increases its covering power.
O agente opacificante na tinta aumenta sua capacidade de cobertura.
2. In materials science and chemistry, adding substances that reduce transparency or translucency
Opacifying the glass requires titanium dioxide or other white pigments.
Opacificar o vidro requer dióxido de titânio ou outros pigmentos brancos.
3. Making something unclear or difficult to understand; obscuring
The technical jargon is opacifying the discussion rather than clarifying it.
O jargão técnico está tornando a discussão opaca em vez de esclarecê-la.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is common in materials science, manufacturing, cosmetics, and paint industries. Less frequently used in everyday casual conversation, it appears more often in professional documentation, product specifications, and academic writing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
opacifying the waters - making a situation unclear or confusing
opacifying agent - a substance used to reduce transparency
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