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Transparent, translucent and opaque are adjectives that describe the amount of light that is able to pass through an object. Transparent, translucent and opaque may be used in the literal sense or figurative sense.

Transparent is an adjective that describes material that allows objects behind it to be seen clearly. Glass windows are transparent. Transparent may also mean easy to spot or detect. Related words are transparently, transparency and transparentness.

Translucent is an adjective that describes material through which one may see an object, but may not be able to discern the details. Translucent may also be described as semitransparent. Sautéed onions are translucent. Related words are translucence, translucency and translucently.

Opaque is an adjective that describes material that one may not see through, it is not transparent. A brick is opaque. Related words are opaquely and opaqueness.

Summary in printing industries: transparent, translucent, and opague are related to toner appearance. Some toner are transparent but other are opague.

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