turbidity

Definition: Lack of clarity or cloudiness of medium e.g. glass in lens or photographic emulsion. * Turbidity causes a rise in scattering of light compared to a non-turbid medium. * Low-quality glass or plastics used in inexpensive optics or home-made gelatin emulsions are common examples.

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