| Term | opacious dentin |
| Pronunciation | oe-PAY-shus DEN-tin |
| Variations | opaceous dentin, opaque body, chroma dentin |
| See also | dentin |
| Definition | A semi-opaque porcelain used to mask the transition from a translucent body porcelain to an opaque or transparent porcelain. |
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