Opacify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become opaque; "the tissue in the eye's cornea may opacify and the patient may go blind".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The patient's vision deteriorated as the cataract began to opacify, requiring immediate surgery to correct the issue.
- After years of exposure to sunlight, the windows opacified, becoming difficult to see through.
- As a result of the disease, the lens in her eye started to opacify, affecting her ability to drive at night.
- Exposure to UV radiation can cause the glass to opacify over time, leading to a reduction in energy efficiency.
- The protein aggregates in the eye may opacify and form a cataract if left untreated, resulting in vision loss or blindness.
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Meaning 2
Make opaque; "The glass was opacified more greater privacy".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The bathroom window was opacified for more privacy.
- The windows were opacified to block out the harsh sunlight.
- In order to protect her privacy, the celebrity had her windows opacified.
- The artist used a special technique to opacify certain areas of the stained glass window.
- The shower door was opacified to prevent it from being transparent.