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translucent
 
SYLLABICATION:trans·lu·cent
PRONUNCIATION:  trns-lsnt, trnz-
ADJECTIVE:1. Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images. 2. Clear; lucid.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin trnslcns, trnslcent-, present participle of trnslcre, to shine through : trns-, trans- + lcre, to shine; see leuk- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:trans·lucence, trans·lucen·cy —NOUN
trans·lucent·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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