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obscurant Definition

ob·scur·ant (äb skyo̵orənt, əb-)

noun

a person or thing that obscures, esp. one that opposes or tends to prevent human progress and enlightenment

Etymology: < L obscurantem, acc. of obscurans, prp. of obscurare, to obscure

adjective

that obscures; of or constituting an obscurant

obscurant Usage Examples

Converse of object

penetrate: If a reasonable range is observed, this is a good indication that laser energy is penetrating the obscurant.

Adjective modifier

other: Structural illusions are caused by the effects of heat waves, rain, snow, sleet, or other visual obscurants.

Noun used with modifier

battlefield: The effects of weather and battlefield obscurants should be factored.

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