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Opaque

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Opaque

[oh-peyk]

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What it is

Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.

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An opaque polish gives solid coverage when applied as directed. Coverage depends on the formulation, pigment and film thickness; black or white shades are not automatically opaque.

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