translucence
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Definition of translucence
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Synonyms & Antonyms for translucence
Synonyms
clarity, clearness, limpidity, limpidness, lucency, translucency, transparency
Antonyms
cloudiness, opacity, opaqueness, turbidity, turbidness
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Examples of translucence in a Sentence
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Because these noodles, which get their English name because of their translucence, are super-light and springy, and gluten-free. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 13 Aug. 2019 The fibers and translucence of jellyfish and deep water life were a key theme in the 19 looks. — Washington Post, "Dior goes black in Paris show that celebrates couture roots," 1 July 2019 While some fish use bright lights, others have evolved into a state of translucence. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Some Fish Can See in Color at 5,000 Feet Below Sea Level," 10 May 2019 Solution 1 Add airy art to mimic the translucence of the acrylic table. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, "Can a Traditional Leather Sofa Cozy Up to a Colorful Acrylic Table?," 15 Mar. 2019 For instance, the translucence of the spectral ghosts simply differentiates between enemies that can move through walls and enemies that are corporeal. — Giaco Furino, Popular Mechanics, "Gear Up for Ghostbustin' Mania with the Ghostbusters Board Game," 13 July 2016 Its propellors are noticeably lighter-weight than competitors, and their tear-dropped shape and translucence add an extra insectoid touch. — Sebastian Modak, Condé Nast Traveler, "Parrot's New Super-Lightweight Anafi Drone Might Be Ideal for the Casual Vacationer," 6 June 2018 Light to the point of translucence, this wine smells like Juicyfruit gum, cranberry and pomegranate, with a textural grip that comes from its whole-cluster fermentation. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "Tasting notes: The diverse, dynamic wines of Lodi," 20 May 2018 For even in a large auditorium, there was no mistaking the airy translucence of her sound, nor the cerebral quality of her phrase-making. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "MONK'estra shows why Monk's music thrives," 27 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'translucence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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translucence
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