translucence


Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

trans·lu·cent

(trăns-lo͞o′sənt, trănz-)
adj.
Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images.
[Latin trānslūcēns, trānslūcent-, present participle of trānslūcēre, to shine through : trāns-, trans- + lūcēre, to shine; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.]
trans·lu′cence, trans·lu′cen·cy n.
trans·lu′cent·ly adv.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. translucence - the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
uncloudedness, clarity, clearness - the quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
شَفافِيَّه
průsvitnost
gennemskinnelighed
hálfgegnsæi
yarı saydamlık

translucence

[trænzˈluːsns] N → translucidez f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

translucence

, translucency
n → Lichtdurchlässigkeit f, → Durchsichtigkeit f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

translucence

[trænzˈluːsns] n → traslucidità f inv
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

translucent

(trӕnsˈluːsnt) adjective
allowing light to pass through, but not transparent. translucent silk. deursigtig نِصْف شَفّاف прозиращ translúcido průsvitný durchscheinend gennemskinnelig ημιδιαφανής translúcido poolläbipaistev ترا رخشا läpikuultava translucide מַעֲבִיר אוֹר पारभासी providan, proziran áttetsző tembus cahaya hálfgegnsær traslucido 半透明の 반투명한 perregimas caurspīdīgs lut cahaya doorschijnend gjennomskinnelig przeświecający نیم شفاف translúcido translucid просвечивающий priesvitný, priehľadný prosojen prozračan [halv]genomskinlig ที่ให้แสงผ่านได้น้อย yarı saydam 半透明的 напівпрозорий صاف شفاف mờ 半透明的
transˈlucence noun
deursigtigheid شَفافِيَّه прозрачност translucidez průsvitnost die Durchsichtigkeit gennemskinnelighed ημιδιαφάνεια translucidez poolläbipaistvus نور تراوی läpikuultavuus translucidité שָקוּף לְמֶחֱצָה पारभासकता providnost, prozirnost áttetszőség keadaan tembus cahaya hálfgegnsæi traslucidità 半透明 반투명함 perregimumas caurspīdīgums lut cahaya doorschijnendheid gjennomskinnelighet półprzezroczystość د نور تیریدونکی، شفاف translucidez transluciditate просвечиваемость priesvitnosť prosojnost prozračnost [halv]genomskinlighet ความฝ้ามัว yarı saydamlık 半透明度 просвічуваність; напівпрозорість شفافيت sự mờ 半透明度
transˈlucency noun
deursigtigheid شَفافِيَّه прозрачност translucidez průsvitnost die Durchsichtigkeit gennemskinnelighed ημιδιαφάνεια translucidez poolläbipaistvus نور تراوایی läpikuultavuus translucidité שְקִיפוּת חֶלקִית पारभासकता providnost, prozirnost áttetszőség keadaan tembus cahaya hálfgegnsæi traslucidità 半透明 반투명 perregimumas caurspīdīgums lut cahaya doorschijnendheid gjennomskinnelighet półprzezroczystość شفافیت translucidez transluciditate полупрозрачность priesvitnosť prosojnost prozračnost [halv]genomskinlighet ความฝ้ามัว yarı saydamlılık 半透明度 просвічуваність; напівпрозорість شفافيت sự mờ 半透明度
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
References in classic literature ?
The brilliant light in the Prince's eyes was softening to a dreamier, cloudy translucence.
View in context
Because these noodles, which get their English name because of their translucence, are super-light and springy, and gluten-free.
This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables
With our eyes pressed close to our respective binoculars, we are peering through the lens into a expanse of smudged greens, shadowy browns and a dull translucence that will shortly merge with the fading twilight.
Into the wilderness at Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
The hard zirconia material with the color and translucence of natural teeth is manufactured by hot isostatic pressing.
ZERAMEX[R] XT(tapered) is FDA Cleared as the First 100% Metal-Free, Two-Piece Ceramic Implant with Internal Connection
The exhibition explores the concept of multi-layered translucence in art and life.
Student exhibition at Mathaf
The exhibition titled 'Visual Transparency' explores the concept of multi-layered translucence in art and life, with students showcasing their interpretation of the theme through 20 unique artworks, using numerous mediums such as paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations.
Mathaf advocates for art education, creativity
LeWitt's installation at VI, VII suspended a garland of layered "valances" from a row of palm-size rectangular polyurethane blocks that trailed along three walls of the gallery, leaving the window front as the only surface not covered in "curtains." Each valance consisted of scalloped progressions of looped strips of latex and plastic vinyl in varying colors, lengths, and degrees of translucence. Freely cradled at the bottom of each of these loops was a cylindrical foam pellet, whose dimensions in turn dictated the width of the loop, carving the wall into orderly lanes of overlapping hues.
Eva LeWitt: VI, VII
The translucence and fragility of the acrylic sheets coated by tempered amounts of acrylic paint can evoke many visual trajectories: the images may allude to familiar painterly vicinities of mountains, archipelagos, or fields seen from a bird's point of view, while some figurations may instantly induce ruminations of wide seascapes or mirages through river troughs.
Spanish contemporary artist Cristina Gamon holds first exhibit in Asia
Compared to rubber compounds using carbon black fillers with similar surface areas, these characteristics are said to include increased stiffness and reinforcing strength, enhanced resistance to heat build-up, better tear strength with equal tensile strength, improved color retention and/or translucence, superior chip and chunk resistance, and extended product life in high-temperature environments, according to the company.
Precipitated silica solutions for rubber use
The breeze is gentle at best and the sea has the translucence and calm that dreams are made of.
Isle of smiles; Travel
A renowned expert at painting water, Joe Dowden uses the natural translucence of watercolor to capture its beauty.
How to Paint Water in Watercolour

Full browser ?