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Webster 1913 Edition


Translucency

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Trans-lu′cence

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Trans-lu′cen-cy

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Noun.
The quality or state of being translucent; clearness; partial transparency.
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Translucency

TRANSLU'CENCY

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Noun.
[L. translucens; trans, through, and luceo, to shine.]
1.
The property of admitting rays of light to pass through, but not so as to render objects distinguishable.
2.
Transparency.