Usage Note
Opak describes a material that does not allow light to pass through. Used in optics, printing, cosmetics (opaker Lippenstift), and medical imaging. Its antonym in German is transparent or durchsichtig.
Examples
"Das opake Milchglas ließ Licht durch, zeigte aber keine Konturen."
Natural Translation
The opaque frosted glass let light through but showed no contours.
Literal Translation
The opaque milk-glass let light through, but showed no contours.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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