1. the process or result of becoming opaque or less transparent
Usage: commonly used in medical and scientific contexts
2. in medicine, the development of cloudiness or loss of transparency in a normally clear structure, especially the lens of the eye
Usage: medical/ophthalmology

Examples

• The opacification of the cornea resulted from the severe infection.
• Early opacification of the lens can be detected during an eye examination.
• The opacification process in the material made it unsuitable for optical applications.
• Prolonged exposure to UV light contributed to the opacification of the plastic.
• The doctor monitored the patient for signs of opacification in both eyes.
• Chemical reactions caused gradual opacification of the solution.