translucent

[ trans-loo-suhnt, tranz- ]

/ trænsˈlu sənt, trænz- /

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adjective

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.

OPPOSITES FOR translucent

1 opaque.

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Origin of translucent

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin trānslūcent- (stem of trānslūcēns ), present participle of trānslūcēre “to shine through”; see trans-, lucent

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1. See transparent.

OTHER WORDS FROM translucent

trans·lu·cence, trans·lu·cen·cy, nountrans·lu·cent·ly, adverbsub·trans·lu·cence, nounsub·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 Post
Cook the yellow onion in the remaining fat until translucent, three to four minutes, stirring occasionally.
How to Cook with Plant-Based Beef|Christine Byrne|January 16, 2021|Outside Online
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-Science
I 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|Fortune

Add 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. Serviss
These 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 Schoolcraft
It 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 Schoolcraft
In every leaf, in every blade of grass, this life was manifest as a strange, a divine translucence.
The Flaw in the Crystal|May Sinclair
Into the inner fields came translucence, gold light; came and faded, but left strength.
1492|Mary Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for translucent

translucent

/ (trænzˈluːsənt) /

adjective

allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely; semitransparent

Derived forms of translucent

translucence or translucency, nountranslucently, adverb

Word Origin for translucent

C16: from Latin translūcēre to shine through, from trans- + lūcēre to shine

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Scientific definitions for translucent

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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