translucent
adjective
permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
translucence
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a word derived from
translucent.
Example Sentences
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The translucence of Irene’s topmost layer is gorgeously done; so, too, are her insides, which recall the tornado in “The Wizard of Oz” trapped in quivering gelatin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Some shrimp varieties don’t turn pink or orange when cooked, and some curl into tight spirals while others barely form a crescent when heated, so the best indicator is the shift from translucence to opacity.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
As handy as translucence might be for evading predators, it is rare in animals that live on land.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
But they also made a lot of music that was slick to the point of translucence, lifestyle product that demanded little more of its listener than their wallet.
From Slate ● Dec. 7, 2020
Dr. Rohmer paled to the point of translucence, and the audience gasped.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
