opaques

/oʊˈpeɪks/
noun
  1. Things that are not transparent; materials that block light.
    • The artist used both transparent paints and opaques to create depth.
    • In photography, opaques are used to block light from reaching certain areas of the print.
    • The window coverings were made of heavy opaques that kept the room completely dark.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Third person singular present tense of 'opaque' (to make something not transparent).
    • A special coating opaques the lenses for use in bright sunlight.
    • The painter opaques the background to make the foreground stand out.
    • The manufacturer opaques the glass to protect privacy.
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