translucent

trans·lu·cent  (trns-lsnt, trnz-)

adj.

1. Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images.

2. Clear; lucid.

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[Latin trnslcns, trnslcent-, present participle of trnslcre, to shine through : trns-, trans- + lcre, to shine; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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trans·lucence, trans·lucen·cy n.

trans·lucent·ly adv.

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translucent

Adjective

allowing light to pass through, but not transparent [Latin translucere to shine through]

translucency
translucence n

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translucent  (trns-lsnt)

Allowing radiation (most commonly light) to pass through, but causing diffusion. Frosted glass, for example, is translucent to visible light. Compare transparent.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

translucent - allowing light to pass through diffusely; "translucent amber"; "semitransparent curtains at the windows" semitransparent clear - allowing light to pass through; "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean"

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translucent

adjective semitransparent, clear, limpid, lucent, diaphanous, pellucid

Translations

translucent [trænzˈluːsnt] adj → traslúcido

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translucent [trænzˈluːsnt] adj → translucide

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translucent [trænzˈluːsnt] adj [object] → lichtdurchlässig

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translucent [trænzˈluːsnt] adj → traslucido/a