Pellucid is formed from Latin per ("through") plus lucidus —a word meaning "lucid, clear" that ultimately derives from the verb lucēre, meaning "to shine." Lucēre has many shining relatives in English.

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Pellucid dots, which also are present on leaf surfaces, typically contain toxic metabolic substances or essential oils and function as a chemical resistance trait.

PELLUCID definition: allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent See examples of pellucid used in a sentence.

Dec 11, 2025 · pellucid (plural pellucids) (obsolete, rare) Something which allows the passage of light; a translucent or transparent object. quotations

Definition of pellucid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pellucid, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. Admitting the passage of light; transparent or translucent. See Synonyms at clear. 2. Transparently clear in style or meaning: pellucid prose.

Originating from Latin, it paints a picture of transparency that extends beyond mere physical appearances. Whether describing crystal-clear waters or an effortlessly understandable explanation, …

Dichroic filters are created using optically transparent materials. In the field of optics, transparency (also called pellucidity or diaphaneity) is the physical property of allowing light to pass through the material …