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   translucent

   /tranzˈl(j)uːs(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent: "her beautiful translucent skin"

   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 › english › translucentTRANSLUCENT | 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.

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   The meaning of TRANSLUCENT is permitting the passage of light. How to use translucent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Translucent.

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   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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   Translucent definition: permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible. See examples of TRANSLUCENT used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › translucentTRANSLUCENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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