opacification

/oʊˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of becoming opaque or less transparent, especially in a material or body part.
    • The opacification of the car's headlights made night driving dangerous.
    • Doctors monitored the opacification of the patient's cornea after the injury.
    • The opacification of the glass was caused by years of exposure to harsh chemicals.
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