translucency
/trænz'lu:sns/ Cách viết khác : (translucency) /trænz'lu:snsi/
Definition
Noun: The property of a material that allows light to pass through it, but diffuses (scatters) the light so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible. It describes a state between complete transparency (clear visibility) and complete opacity (no light passes through).
Usage
Translucency is used to describe the physical quality of a substance. It is often applied to materials like frosted glass, wax paper, thin marble, or certain plastics. - The translucency of the bathroom window provides privacy while still letting in light. - Artists value alabaster for its beautiful translucency. - The translucency of the jellyfish made it glow in the aquarium lights.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Design Context: In graphic design and 3D rendering, translucency is a specific material property that can be adjusted to simulate realistic surfaces like skin, leaves, or stained glass.
- The digital artist increased the translucency of the material to mimic a dragonfly's wing.
- Figurative Use: While less common, can be used metaphorically to describe an idea or text that is partially understandable but not completely clear.
- The poet's meaning had a certain translucency, inviting multiple interpretations.
Variants and Related Words
- Translucent (adjective): Having the property of translucency.
- The lampshade was made of translucent silk.
- Translucence (noun): A less common synonym for , with identical meaning.
- Semi-transparent (adjective): A descriptive synonym for translucent.
Synonyms
- Diaphanousness (especially for very thin, fine fabrics)
- Semi-transparency
- Cloudiness (when implying a milky or diffused quality)
Antonyms
- Opacity (the quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through)
- Transparency (the quality of being completely clear and see-through)
Noun
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the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
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