translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē 
tranz-
plural translucencies
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: something that is translucent
Examples of translucency in a Sentence
the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In terms of personnel, Newcastle were stretched to translucency, but Miley rejected his club’s desperation.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Liquid Glass goes all-in on translucency and transparency, changing the look of icons and windows across the operating system.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
Brands are getting more creative, which can lead to pieces in incredibly bright hues, prints, and even in some cases, translucency.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for translucency
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucency. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sən-sē
: the quality or state of being translucent
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