opacifier

Noun

Meaning

(chemistry) a chemical agent added to a material, such as rocket propellant, to make it opaque

(figuratively) an extraneous agent or vehicle which, intentionally otherwise, makes something opaque

Examples

Applications Sand-sized grains of zircon Zircon is mainly consumed as an opacifier, and has been known to be used in the decorative ceramics industry. Source: Internet

Its main use is as an opacifier, conferring a white, opaque appearance to ceramic materials. Source: Internet

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