translucent
Americanadjective
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Allowing radiation (most commonly light) to pass through, but causing diffusion. Frosted glass, for example, is translucent to visible light.
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Compare transparent
Related Words
See transparent.
Other Word Forms
- subtranslucence noun
- subtranslucency noun
- subtranslucent adjective
- translucence noun
- translucency noun
- translucently adverb
Etymology
Origin of translucent
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin trānslūcent- (stem of trānslūcēns ), present participle of trānslūcēre “to shine through”; trans-, lucent
Example Sentences
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A pixie flew in my face, a blur of pink hair and translucent wings.
From Literature
Let them soften slowly, blooming until fragrant and slightly sweet, their edges translucent and relaxed.
From Salon
This is not the moment to rush; most good soups start quietly, with onions turning translucent or spices warming until they smell like themselves.
From Salon
“This very rare geologic feature of translucent petroleum has been filtered by nature,” the sign read.
From Los Angeles Times
It was translucent and tasted like red grape, only sweeter and deeper.
From Literature
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