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translucency |
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The quality of being able to see through a material whereby the distant image is hazy or foggy. The terms translucency and transparency are often used synonymously; however, translucent would technically mean "seeing through frosted glass," while transparent would mean "seeing through clear glass." How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In its hardness and translucency -- in its polish, equal to that of the finest oliva-shell -- in the bad smell given out, and loss of colour under the blowpipe -- it shows a close similarity with living sea-shells. |
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