transmissive

Examples

• All

• Given this sensitivity to variability, fractures that are otherwise indistinguishable may be very different in their transmissive properties.

  Academic text (1997)

• Some are highly transmissive at 157 nm but are not conveniently formed into membranes.

  Academic text (2001)

• In principle, the new method is as applicable to transmissive direct-view light valves as to reflective-projection light valves.

  Academic text (2000)

• There are other strategies for producing color from a transmissive display; one can create the illusion of colored pixels by flashing red, green, and blue pixels in sequence. Unfortunately, LCD displays don't refresh quickly enough to make this technique workable.

  Blog text (21)

• The glass is transmissive, allowing sunlight to brighten the room.

• This material is transmissive enough to let signals pass through without interference.

Synonyms

T

transp.

vstransmissive

• Informal

7.3

Clear and see-through like glass or clear plastic

is broader, allowing passage of light, energy, or signals beyond visible light

Antonyms

I

impermeable

4 6.6

Not allowing water or air to pass through

O

opaque

1 4.7

An object that does not let light pass

How Transmissive

transparent

54 3.2

transmissive

• Specialized

6.7

translucent

30 4.8

opaque

1 4.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology