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Definition of: translucent
(trans·l′sənt, tranz-) adjective
Allowing the passage of light, but not permitting a clear view of any object; semitransparent. See synomyms under CLEAR, TRANSPARENT. [<L translucens, -entis, ppr. of translucere <trans- through, across + lucere shine]
—trans·lu′cence, trans·lu′cen·cy noun
—trans·lu′·cent·ly adverb
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