translucent
permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent.
easily understandable; lucid: a translucent explication.
clear; transparent: translucent seawater.
Origin of translucent
1synonym study For translucent
Opposites for translucent
Other words from translucent
- trans·lu·cence, trans·lu·cen·cy, noun
- trans·lu·cent·ly, adverb
- sub·trans·lu·cence, noun
- sub·trans·lu·cen·cy, noun
- sub·trans·lu·cent, adjective
Words that may be confused with translucent
- translucent , transparent (see synonym study at transparent)
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How to use translucent in a sentence
To make it easy to track the progress of the dough, I like to proof mine in a straight-sided, lidded, translucent, plastic bucket.
How to help your dough rise to the occasion in winter | Becky Krystal | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostCook the yellow onion in the remaining fat until translucent, three to four minutes, stirring occasionally.
The majority of the mask is translucent, so people can see the wearer’s lips during a conversation.
Razer’s concept gaming chair wraps players in a huge, curved screen | Stan Horaczek | January 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceI have the translucent version, which is recommended for fair to medium skin tones, and it works great to set my foundation without adding any additional color that throws off the match.
The 12 best beauty and wellness products under $70 I added to my routine this year | Rachel Schallom | December 25, 2020 | FortuneAdd the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 30 minutes.
This briny oyster soup brings the smells and tastes of Louisiana’s coast to your table | Dayana Sarkisova | December 17, 2020 | Washington Post
Its properties of translucence and refraction enabled skilful artists to perform marvels.
The Moon Metal | Garrett P. ServissThese localities all consist of the opaque varieties, with a slight degree of translucence in some places.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftIt differs chiefly from the dotted jaspers of Lake Michigan, in its translucence and green color.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftIn every leaf, in every blade of grass, this life was manifest as a strange, a divine translucence.
The Flaw in the Crystal | May SinclairInto the inner fields came translucence, gold light; came and faded, but left strength.
1492 | Mary Johnston
British Dictionary definitions for translucent
/ (trænzˈluːsənt) /
allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely; semitransparent
Origin of translucent
1Derived forms of translucent
- translucence or translucency, noun
- translucently, adverb
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Scientific definitions for translucent
[ trăns-lōō′sənt ]
Allowing radiation (most commonly light) to pass through, but causing diffusion. Frosted glass, for example, is translucent to visible light. Compare transparent.
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