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- Dictionarytranslucent/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"
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TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.
The meaning of TRANSLUCENT is permitting the passage of light. How to use translucent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Translucent.
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.
TRANSLUCENT meaning: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Definitions of 'translucent' 1. If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. [...] 2. You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'translucent' British English: trænzluːsənt American English: trænzlusənt. More.
Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
translucent. adjective. uk / trænzˈluːs ə nt / us. Add to word list. If something is translucent, light can pass through it and you can almost see through it: translucent fabric. (Definition of translucent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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.
