Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TRANS-LU'CEN-CY
TRANS-LU'CEN-CY, n. [L. translucens; trans, through and luceo, to shine.]
- The property of admitting rays of light to pass through, but not so as to render objects distinguishable. Mineralogy.
- Transparency.
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