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opacification Synonyms

Another word for opacification

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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

The opposite of opacification shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clarification
clearing
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• Nearby Words

oozy
op
opa
opacification
opacity
opah
opal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opacification. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opacification
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