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opaque Opaque is from a Latin word meaning dark, and that was its original sense in English, but it now means literally not transparent or metaphorically hard to understand; unclear: Some of his sentences are really opaque..
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haze 1 [heyz] /heɪz/. noun. 1. an aggregation in the atmosphere of very fine, widely dispersed, solid or liquid particles, or both, giving the air an opalescent appearance that subdues colors. 2. vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc.:
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translucent The definition of translucent is allowing light to pass through but not showing the distinct images on the other side. An example of translucent is a frosted glass vase. translucent. translucent. Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images.
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- A stone with a rounded surface, rather than with facets. This style is commonly used with opaque to translucent stones such as opal, moonstone, jade and turquoise. Less expensive transparent stones such as amethyst and garnet, are also sometimes fashioned as cabochons.n its simplest terms, all enamel is produced by fusing colored powdered glass to metal to produce a vitreous or glass-like, decorative surface. The enamel may be translucent with fancy engraving on the metal underneath, which produces guilloche (ghee-YOSH) enamel.
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Transparency and translucency Materials which do not transmit light are called opaque. Many such substances have a chemical composition which includes what are referred to as absorption centers. Many substances are selective in their absorption of white light frequencies.
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- The definition of opaque is not capable of having light pass through or hard to understand. 1  An example of opaque is the quality of a black sheet of paper. 2  An example of opaque is the study of astrophysics.
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- Opaque marbles are comprised of glass that will not let light pass through. Among these, black and white are the most common colors, as they were used in ballot boxes for voting. A black marble represented a no vote and a white marble represented a yes vote. Other colors may include blue, pink, green, and red.
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What is a Shadow? Shadows are formed when an opaque object is placed in the path of light rays. An object through which no light can pass is known as opaque. One such example is your body. Since light cannot pass through your body, it forms a dark region. This dark region where the light cannot reach is known as a shadow. Opaque objects form clear dark shadows. A transparent object does not make any shadow as light passes straight through it. Translucent objects create faint shadows as light is able to pass only partially through them.
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- The wiser effort would have been to diffuse thought and imagination through the opaque substance of to-day, and thus to make it a bright transparency; to spiritualise the burden that began to weigh so heavily; to seek, resolutely, the true and indestructible value that lay hidden in the petty and wearisome incidents, and ordinary characters with which I was now conversant.
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glass a hard, brittle, noncrystalline, more or less transparent substance produced by fusion, usually consisting of mutually dissolved silica and silicates that also contain soda and lime, as in the ordinary variety used for windows and bottles.
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- Transparent means that light passes through it, and therefore you can see through it. Examples are glass and water. Metaphorically, something transparent (e.g. a ruse, a schem … e) is a disguised activity that is easily seen through, i.e. apparent in its aims. 20 people found this useful.
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objective Definition of objective. 1  1 : a lens or system of lenses that forms an image of an object. 2  2a : something toward which effort is directed : an aim, goal, or end of actionb : a strategic position to be attained or a purpose to be achieved by a military operation.
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EMERALD emerald - a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone. 1  beryl - the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems. 2  transparent gem - a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion.
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opacity 1: the quality or state of a body that makes it impervious to the rays of light; broadly : the relative capacity of matter to obstruct by absorption or reflection the transmission of radiant energy (as X-rays, infrared radiation, or sound) 2: an opaque spot in a normally transparent structure (as the lens of the eye)
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opacity 2 : the quality or state of a body that makes it impervious to the rays of light; broadly : the relative capacity of matter to obstruct the transmission of radiant energy. 3 : an opaque spot in a normally transparent structure (as the lens of the eye)
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interactive interactive. 1  acting on one another; reciprocally active. 2  designating or of programming or electronic equipment, as for TV, videodiscs, etc., which allows viewers to participate, as by making a response, influencing the pace of the action, etc.
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Translucent vs. transparent [Boston Globe] The garlicky gulf shrimp in the gamberetti were cooked perfectly to a translucent sheen, and accented with smoked paprika, chilies and croutons. [New York Times]. Things that are transparent are so clear you can see through them as if there’s nothing there. Things that are translucent allow light through but with significant diffusion or distortion. So if you hold something transparent—say, a square of flat, clear glass—in front of these words, you’ll be able to read them.
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obvious ob·vi·ous. adj. 1. Easily perceived or understood; apparent. See Synonyms at apparent. 2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent: an obvious political ploy that fooled no one.
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- Definition of AXIAL. 1. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis. 2. a: situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis. — ax·i·al·i·ty \ˌak-sē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun. — ax·i·al·ly \ˈak-sē-ə-lē\ adverb.
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Definitions &Translations Both mirrors and carbon black are opaque. Opacity depends on the frequency of the light being considered. For instance, some kinds of glass, while transparent in the visual range, are largely opaque to ultraviolet light. More extreme frequency-dependence is visible in the absorption lines of cold gases. Opacity can be quantified in many ways; for example, see the article mathematical descriptions of opacity.
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opaque This black sheet of paper is opaque. This black sheet of paper is opaque. The definition of opaque is not capable of having light pass through or hard to understand. 1  An example of opaque is the quality of a black sheet of paper. 2  An example of opaque is the study of astrophysics.
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- open adjective (NOT ENCLOSED) B1 not closed in or covered: It's not a good idea to camp in the middle of an open field (= one which is not covered with trees, bushes, etc.). Suddenly we had left the city behind and were out in open country.
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out The definition of out is something beyond the set limit or boundary. An example of out is a baseball hit over the fence or the field. Out means someone who is openly gay. An example of out is Ellen DeGeneres.
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- grey adjective (COLOUR) 1  A1 of the colour that is a mixture of black and white, the colour of rain clouds: 2  C2 having hair that has become grey or white, usually because of age: 3  B2 used to describe the weather when there are a lot of clouds and little light:  C1 boring and sad:
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Transparency and translucency Some materials, such as plate glass and clean water, transmit much of the light that falls on them and reflect little of it; such materials are called optically transparent. Many liquids and aqueous solutions are highly transparent.
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Vitamin A And Beta-Carotene: Eye Benefits In ancient Egypt, it was discovered that night blindness could be cured by eating liver, which later was found to be a rich source of vitamin A. A lack of vitamin A causes the cornea to become very dry, leading to clouding of the front of the eye, corneal ulcers and vision loss. Vitamin A deficiency also causes damage to the retina, which also contributes to blindness.