noun
clouding
KLOW-dihng
Clouding (noun) means a hazy or blurred appearance, or the process of becoming that way. Example: “The optician noted some clouding in the patient's left eye lens.”
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A hazy or blurred appearance, or the process of becoming that way.
"The optician noted some clouding in the patient's left eye lens."
How to use clouding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process or appearance of becoming cloudy, hazy, or unclear.
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What does “clouding” mean?
The word “clouding” means a hazy or blurred appearance, or the process of becoming that way. In plain terms, the process or appearance of becoming cloudy, hazy, or unclear.
How do you pronounce “clouding”?
“Clouding” is pronounced KLOW-dihng (/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clouding” in a sentence?
Here is “clouding” used in a sentence: “The optician noted some clouding in the patient's left eye lens.”
What part of speech is “clouding”?
“Clouding” is a noun.
