(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it
opac
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
opalescentie
(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity
overtuigend
to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more
verhelderen
the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
afstamming
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
a container that is used to put or keep things in
receptacle
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
snauwend
pejorative terms for an insane asylum
krankzinnigengesticht
to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments
versieren