translucent Definition
trans·lu·cent (trans lo̵̅o̅′sənt, tranz-)
adjective
- Obsolete shining through
- Rare transparent
- letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly distinguished; partially transparent, as frosted glass
- 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.
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.
Browse dictionary entries near translucent
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