semiopaque

[ sem-ee-oh-peyk, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. partly or nearly opaque.

Other Words From

• sem·i·o·pac·i·ty [sem-ee-oh-, pas, -i-tee, sem-ahy-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiopaque¹

First recorded in 1685–95; semi- + opaque

Example Sentences

To get that conscience-free slice of sashimi, semiopaque, slicked with soy and quivering with rich mouthfeel, a lot of technical problems have to be solved.

From Time

One taken laterally, low down on the neck but clear of the shoulder, will often show a bone or other semiopaque object invisible in the anteroposterior exposure.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• crystalline
• luminous
• see-through