diaphane

1 of 2

adjective

di·​a·​phane
ˈdīəˌfān
archaic

diaphane

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
1
: a diaphanous substance
2
: a complex resinous medium for microscopic mounts having a rather low refractive index and comparatively slight tendency to react with stains

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French, from Medieval Latin diaphanus

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“Diaphane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaphane. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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