opacifiers

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Scope note
Any materials added to increase optical density and make opaque. In ceramics, opacifiers are substances added to glaze or enamels for this purpose. They include tin oxide, titanium dioxide, and lead chromate.
opacifiers
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024