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   Trans·lu·cent

   /tranzˈlo͞osənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent: "fry until the onions become translucent"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the Latin sense): from Latin translucent- ‘shining through’, from the verb translucere, from trans- ‘through’ + lucere ‘to shine’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. translucence noun
   • 2. translucency noun
   • 3. translucently adverb

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   What does translucent mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

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   How do you use translucent in a sentence?

   • You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. She had fair hair, blue eyes and translucent skin. The sky was changing from translucent blue to thicker grey. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary.

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   What does it mean if a material is translucent?

   • If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. The building is roofed entirely with translucent corrugated plastic. You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. She had fair hair, blue eyes and translucent skin. The sky was changing from translucent blue to thicker grey.

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   What is the difference between translucent and frosted glass?

   • A translucent object causes enough diffusion of light that an object or image on the other side of it can only be seen indistinctly. Frosted glass is translucent. Compare transparent. The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition.

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   Translucent means permitting the passage of light, but not clear enough to see objects beyond. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of translucent from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   adjective. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent. Antonyms: opaque. easily understandable; lucid: a translucent explication. clear; transparent: translucent seawater. / trænzˈluːsənt / adjective.

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   Translucent means allowing some light to pass through, but not as much as transparent. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Translucent means allowing some light to pass through, often in an attractive way. Learn how to use this adjective with examples, synonyms and contrast with transparent and opaque.

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   Translucent means allowing light to pass through diffusely, not clearly. Learn the difference between translucent and transparent, see synonyms and translations, and find out how to use the word in a sentence.

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   translucent. A translucent material lets light pass through, but objects on the other side can't be seen clearly. Think Shrinky Dinks or stained glass. In contrast, a transparent material allows you to clearly see the objects on the other side. Frosted glass is translucent, and regular glass is transparent.

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    5 days ago · Translucent means allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely, or having a glowing appearance. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of translucent in sentences.