Definitions and Examples of opacity, turbidity, murkiness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The quality of being opaque; not allowing light to pass through.
Example
The opacity of the glass made it difficult to see what was inside the box.
The state of being turbid; cloudiness or haziness caused by suspended particles in a liquid.
Example
The turbidity of the water made it impossible to see the bottom of the lake.
The quality of being murky; darkness or obscurity caused by lack of light.
Example
The murkiness of the room made it hard to find the light switch.
Key Differences: opacity vs turbidity vs murkiness
- 1Opacity refers to the inability of light to pass through an object, making it impossible to see through it.
- 2Turbidity describes the presence of suspended particles in a liquid that cause cloudiness or haziness.
- 3Murkiness refers to the lack of light that causes darkness or obscurity.
Effective Usage of opacity, turbidity, murkiness
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of liquids and materials.
- 2Art: Incorporate these words in art critiques to describe the visual qualities of artworks.
- 3Nature: Use these words to describe the clarity of water, air, and other natural elements.
Remember this!
The antonyms of limpidness are opacity, turbidity, and murkiness. These words describe the opposite of clarity, transparency, and brightness. Use them in scientific contexts, art critiques, and nature descriptions to convey the visual qualities of objects and materials.
