semitransparency

semitransparency
noun
the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
Syn: ↑translucence, ↑translucency
Derivationally related forms: ↑semitransparent, ↑translucent (for: ↑translucency), ↑translucent (for: ↑translucence)
Hypernyms: ↑clearness, ↑clarity, ↑uncloudedness

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\\“+\ noun (-es)
Etymology: semi- + transparency
: the quality or state of being semitransparent

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semitranspaˈrency noun
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Main Entry:semi-

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