TRANSLUCENCE

translucence, translucency, semitransparency

(noun) the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

translucence (countable and uncountable, plural translucences)

the state of being translucent

Synonyms

• translucency

Source: Wiktionary


Trans*lu"cence, Trans*lu"cen*cy, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being translucent; clearness; partial transparency. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 January 2025

NEGLECT

(verb) leave undone or leave out; “How could I miss that typo?”; “The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten”


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