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translucent Definition

trans·lu·cent (trans lo̵̅o̅sənt, tranz-)

adjective

  1. Obsolete shining through
  2. Rare transparent
  3. letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly distinguished; partially transparent, as frosted glass
  4. easily perceived; lucid; clear

Etymology: L translucens, prp. of translucere, to shine through: see trans- & light

translucent Related Forms

trans·lu·cence noun or trans·lu·cency trans·lu·cently adverb

translucent Synonyms

translucent

modif.

glassy, semitransparent, pellucid, frosted, crystalline; see also clear 2, transparent 1. See syn. study at clear.

translucent Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: In both cases the china is fine, white and almost translucent, as fine bone china always is.
  • slightly: The object is to produce a uniform, slightly translucent stroke without any build-up at the end.
  • now: Shadows for text annotation boxes are now translucent rather than solid black.
  • nearly: I have been turning bowls for the last eight years working with green wood and creating nearly translucent objects in this material.
  • highly: In addition, this solution is highly translucent, which maintains the perfect picture quality of the NEC MultiSync® LCD4010.
  • really: For really translucent woodstains which show off the grain of your timber to best effect, choose from our range of Sikkens products.

Modifies a noun

  • porcelain: He returned for a second solo show in 1998, after working with translucent porcelain in the studio of Oxford potter Margaret O'Rorke.
  • enamel: The base of the box is decorated with a floral cluster reserved in gold and translucent enamel.
  • resin: The light plays across the honey yellow and milky white of the translucent resin lending the piece a delicate and ethereal beauty.
  • plastic: Fill modern translucent plastic colored vases with yellow tulips.
  • powder: Set your base by applying a dusting of translucent powder.
  • crystal: Amethyst Amethyst can vary in color from a pale transparent lilac to deep purple translucent crystal.

Used with adjective complement

  • appear: On emerging in vast number the nymphs appear translucent with the dark wing cases clearly visible on their back.
  • turn: Add the rice and cook gently until the grains begin to turn translucent.
  • become: The lacquer coats appear to become more translucent toward the surface.
  • look: How it works: Skin looks translucent, clearer brighter; takes edge off tiny lines.