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translucence
[trænsˈluːsəns]
noun
feminine
translucidez
1.
The quality or state of being translucent; allowing light to pass through but not transparent
The translucence of the frosted glass created a soft, diffused light in the room.
A translucidez do vidro fosco criou uma luz suave e difusa no ambiente.
2.
The property of a material that permits the passage of light while scattering it
The translucence of the jade stone made it highly valued by artisans.
A translucidez da pedra de jade a tornava altamente valorizada pelos artesãos.
Synonyms
semi-transparency
semi-translucidity
opalescence
Antonyms
opacity
transparency
opaqueness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
translucidez
most common term used in Brazil
Portugal
translucidez
standard European Portuguese term
Technical/Academic
semi-transparência
alternative term in technical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
clarity through translucence
light and shadow play
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