noun
- Plural of opacifier; substances or agents added to materials to reduce transparency and increase opacity.
Usage: Technical term used in chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing; Commonly used in contexts involving paints, coatings, plastics, and ceramics
Examples
- Titanium dioxide is one of the most widely used opacifiers in paint formulations.
- The manufacturer added opacifiers to the plastic to prevent light from passing through.
- Different opacifiers are selected based on the desired color and finish of the final product.
- Ceramic glazes often contain opacifiers to achieve a matte or solid appearance.
- The cosmetics industry relies on opacifiers to create products with specific visual properties.
- Engineers tested various opacifiers to find the most cost-effective solution for their coating.
- Opacifiers improve the coverage and hiding power of industrial coatings.