Semilucent

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Partially lucent; allowing less light to pass than through than something translucent but more than something opaque.

    "His litter of smooth semilucent mist, Diversely tinged with rose and amethyst, Puzzled those eyes that for the centre sought."

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"His litter of smooth semilucent mist, Diversely tinged with rose and amethyst, Puzzled those eyes that for the centre sought."

Etymology

From semi- + lucent or semi- + -lucent.

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