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• noun (Context 1)
In medicine, the development of an opaque area in a normally transparent or translucent tissue, such as the lens of the eye in cataracts, or the appearance of dense structures on radiological imaging.
Usage Example
"The radiograph revealed bilateral opacifications in the patient's lungs, indicative of pneumonia."
Strong
cloudiness
Weak
density
• noun (Context 2)
The process of becoming opaque or the state of being opaque, such that light is no longer transmitted through a substance.
Usage Example
"The clouding of the atmosphere following the volcanic eruption significantly reduced global temperatures."
Strongest
clouding
Strong
obscuration
darkening
Opposites of opacification
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of opacification varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
clarification
clearing
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opacification. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opacification