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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › translucentTranslucent - definition of translucent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent. 2. easily understandable; lucid. 3. clear; transparent: translucent seawater.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › translucentTranslucent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSLUCENT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   TRANSLUCENT meaning: If something is translucent, light can pass through it and you can almost see through it: . Learn more.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › translucenttranslucent - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 8, 2024 · A translucent window curtain. translucent (comparative more translucent, superlative most translucent) Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.