(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opac, ondoorzichtig

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

opalescentie, opalescent effect

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

overtuigend, logisch

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

verhelderen, ophelderen

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

afstamming, verwantschap

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

voorwoord

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

inleidend, voorafgaand

a container that is used to put or keep things in

receptacle, container

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

snauwend, chagrijnig

righteousness by virtue of being pious

vroomheid, deugdzaamheid door vroomheid

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

krankzinnigengesticht, psychiatrische inrichting

