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Deckkraft
German → American English
American English
Opacity
Maß für die Opazität bzw. Undurchsichtigkeit eines Materials, einer Farbe oder einer Bildschicht.
Die Deckkraft der Farbe ist sehr hoch.In design, printing, and image editing, Deckkraft usually refers to how opaque something is. In software, it is commonly used as a percentage, e.g. 100 % Deckkraft.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Deckkraft mean in English?
Deckkraft means opacity in English.
Is Deckkraft the same as transparency?
Not exactly. Deckkraft refers to how opaque something is, while transparency describes how see-through it is.
How do you use Deckkraft in a sentence?
You can say: Die Deckkraft des Farbschicht ist hoch. In English: The opacity of the paint layer is high.
Is Deckkraft used in design software?
Yes, very often. In image editors, Deckkraft usually means the opacity setting of a layer, brush, or object.