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Opacity

/oʊˈpæsəti/
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(noun) The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through.

The opacity of the glass made it unsuitable for windowpanes.
Tom adjusted the opacity of the layer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the frosted glass allowed light to pass through while maintaining privacy inside.

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