translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē 
tranz-
plural translucencies
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: something that is translucent
Examples of translucency in a Sentence
the translucency of a wine is easier to appreciate if it is served in uncolored glasses, preferably of fine crystal
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In what’s typically a four-day process, Gustin facilitates the interaction between wood ash, metal oxides and his secret-recipe glazes to create unexpected combinations of color and translucency.
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Sydney Gore Laura Regensdorf Jinnie Lee Jameson Montgomery Rima Suqi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
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Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
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Sydney Gore Laura Regensdorf Jinnie Lee Jameson Montgomery Rima Suqi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Brands are getting more creative, which can lead to pieces in incredibly bright hues, prints, and even in some cases, translucency.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Why Choose Porcelain? Dishes that are made of porcelain tend to have a more delicate look than other ceramics, partially because of their translucency.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Scruton did camera tests with a number of different fabrics, but few had the proper amount of translucency that would keep the structure itself visible.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for translucency
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“Translucency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucency. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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translucency
noun
trans·lu·cen·cy
tran(t)s-ˈlü-sən-sē
: the quality or state of being translucent
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