translucence
121clarity — noun 1) the clarity of his explanation Syn: lucidity, precision, coherence, transparency, simplicity 2) the clarity of the image Syn: sharpness, clearness, crispness, definition 3) …
122translucent — UK [trænsˈluːs(ə)nt] / US [trænsˈlus(ə)nt] adjective 1) clear enough for light to pass through but not completely clear the translucent wings of an insect 2) a translucent colour is very pale or light Derived word: translucence noun uncountable …
123first water — /fɜst ˈwɔtə/ (say ferst wawtuh) noun 1. the highest degree of fineness in a diamond or other precious stone. 2. the highest rank, quality or degree: a musician of the first water. {from the grading of diamonds where quality is indicated by… …
124translucent — /trænzˈlusənt / (say tranz loohsuhnt) adjective 1. transmitting light diffusely or imperfectly, as frosted glass. 2. Rare clear. {Latin translūcens, present participle, shining through} –translucence, translucency, noun –translucently, adverb …
125translucent — a. shining through; permitting the passage of light but not transparent. ♦ translucid, a. ♦ translucence, n …
126translucency — translucent ► ADJECTIVE ▪ allowing light to pass through partially; semi transparent. DERIVATIVES translucence noun translucency noun. ORIGIN from Latin translucere shine through …
127translucent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ allowing light to pass through partially; semi transparent. DERIVATIVES translucence noun translucency noun. ORIGIN from Latin translucere shine through …
128translucent — [translo͞o′sid, tranzlo͞o′sidtrans lo͞o′sənt, tranzlo͞o′sənt] adj. [L translucens, prp. of translucere, to shine through: see TRANS & LIGHT1] 1. Obs. shining through 2. Rare transparent 3. letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on… …
