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translucent definition

trans·lu·cent (trans lo̵̅o̅′sənt, 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
    also translucid trans·lu′·cid (-lo̵̅o̅′sid)
  4. easily perceived; lucid; clear

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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