semiopaque

[sem-ee-oh-peyk, sem-ahy-]

adjective

1. partly or nearly opaque.

Other Word Forms

• semiopacity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiopaque¹

First recorded in 1685–95; semi- + opaque

Example Sentences

To get that conscience-free slice of sashimi, semiopaque, slicked with soy and quivering with rich mouthfeel, a lot of technical problems have to be solved.

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One taken laterally, low down on the neck but clear of the shoulder, will often show a bone or other semiopaque object invisible in the anteroposterior exposure.

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Related Words

• crystalline 
• luminous 
• see-through