First Known Use: 15th century
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lucent
adjective lu·cent \ˈlü-sənt\
Definition of LUCENT
1
: glowing with light : luminous
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Origin of LUCENT
Middle English, from Latin lucent-, lucens, present participle of lucēre to shine — more at light
Related to LUCENT
- Synonyms
- crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, liquid, clear, pellucid, see-through, transparent
Medical Dictionary
lucent
adjective lu·cent \ˈlüs-ənt\
Medical Definition of LUCENT
1
: glowing with light
2
: marked by clarity or translucence <a lucent membrane>—see radiolucent
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