translucent+light

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• Translucent — Trans*lu cent, a. [L. translucens, entis, p. pr. of translucere to shine through; trans across, through = lucere to shine. See {Lucid}.] 1. Transmitting rays of light without permitting objects to be distinctly seen; partially transparent. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Light activated resin — Light activated resins are one part translucent polymers that cure and quickly harden when exposed to specific light spectrums. The required wavelength for cure is specific to the resin chemistry. The resin remains liquid (thick, like syrup or… …   Wikipedia

• translucent — (adj.) 1590s, from L. translucentem (nom. translucens), prp. of translucere to shine through, from trans through (see TRANS (Cf. trans )) + lucere to shine (see LIGHT (Cf. light) (n.)) …   Etymology dictionary

• translucent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ allowing light to pass through partially; semi transparent. DERIVATIVES translucence noun translucency noun. ORIGIN from Latin translucere shine through …   English terms dictionary

• translucent — [translo͞o′sid, tranzlo͞o′sidtrans lo͞o′sənt, tranzlo͞o′sənt] adj. [L translucens, prp. of translucere, to shine through: see TRANS & LIGHT1] 1. Obs. shining through 2. Rare transparent 3. letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on… …   English World dictionary

• light table — light′ ta ble n. fia a table with a translucent top illuminated from below, used for making tracings or examining transparencies …   From formal English to slang

• Translucent (manga) — (No first name given):The student body president of Shizuka and Mamoru s school, and a friend of Shizuka s. Ms. Okouchi dislikes the constant attention her family and peers give her, and is jealous of Shizuka s condition. She attempts to get… …   Wikipedia

• translucent — [[t]trænzlu͟ːs(ə)nt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. The building is roofed entirely with translucent corrugated plastic. 2) ADJ GRADED You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing… …   English dictionary

• translucent — adjective Etymology: Latin translucent , translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans + lucēre to shine more at light Date: 1607 1. permitting the passage of light: a. clear, transparent < translucent water > b.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• light box — noun : a device for providing a strong uniform light on a surface (as for examining negatives or transparencies) * * * a boxlike object having a uniformly lighted surface, as of ground glass, against which films or transparencies can be held for… …   Useful english dictionary

• translucent — translucence, translucency, n. translucently, adv. /trans looh seuhnt, tranz /, adj. 1. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is… …   Universalium