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transparency (1) See location transparency and network transparency.(2) No noticeable changes (see transparent). (3) The quality of being able to see through a material. A transparent area of image takes on the colors of the underlying background. The terms "transparent" and "translucent" are often erroneously used as a synonym (see translucency for the difference). (4) A film-based photographic negative or positive. Light is beamed through the film for display, scanning or processing. transparency a positive photograph on a transparent base, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates. It can be viewed by means of a slide projector transparency [tranz′par·ən·sē] (graphic arts) An image fixed on a clear base by means of a photographic, printing, chemical, or other process, especially adaptable for viewing by transmitted light. (optics) The ability of a substance to transmit light of different wavelengths, sometimes measured in percent of radiation which penetrates a distance of 1 meter. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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