opacifying agent
[ə-ˈpa-sə-ˌfī-iŋ ˈā-jənt]
nounpl: opacifying agents
agente opacificante
1. A substance added to a material to reduce its transparency and make it more opaque or less see-through
Titanium dioxide is commonly used as an opacifying agent in paints and coatings.
O dióxido de titânio é comumente utilizado como agente opacificante em tintas e revestimentos.
2. In cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, an additive that provides coverage and reduces translucency
The manufacturer added an opacifying agent to the sunscreen to improve its coverage.
O fabricante adicionou um agente opacificante ao protetor solar para melhorar sua cobertura.
3. In textiles and paper manufacturing, a chemical that increases the opacity of the material
Various opacifying agents are used in paper production to prevent show-through.
Vários agentes opacificantes são utilizados na produção de papel para evitar a transparência.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in companies specializing in chemical products, coatings, and cosmetics. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries for technical and scientific documentation.
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