translucence

noun

trans·​lu·​cence tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce translucence (audio)
tranz-
: the quality or state of being translucent

Examples of translucence in a Sentence

the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value
Recent Examples on the Web Carrying over the translucence, the Xbox Design Lab has been updated for Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 devices with similarly see-through options, in addition to some iridescent Chroma d-pads—which look like old-school POG slammers to me—to choose from. Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence. Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Notable for their saucer-like shape, translucence and thin, trailing tentacles, jellyfish can be visually mesmerizing. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023 There's a bit of translucence on the edges of the fire people. Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for translucence 

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Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of translucence was in 1755

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Cite this Entry

“Translucence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucence. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

translucence

noun
trans·​lu·​cence tran(t)s-ˈlüs-ᵊn(t)s, tranz- How to pronounce translucence (audio)
: the quality or state of being translucent
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