translucence

trans·lu·cence

noun \tran(t)s-ˈlü-s^ən(t)s, tranz-\

Definition of TRANSLUCENCE

: the quality or state of being translucent

Examples of TRANSLUCENCE

1. <the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value>

First Known Use of TRANSLUCENCE

1755

Related to TRANSLUCENCE

Synonyms: clearness, limpidity, limpidness, lucency, clarity, translucency, transparency

Antonyms: cloudiness, opacity, opaqueness, turbidity, turbidness

Related Words: brightness, brilliance, effulgence, luminosity, luminousness; definition, resolution, sharpness; apparentness, observability, visibility

Near Antonyms: fogginess, haziness, milkiness, mistiness, murkiness

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