1. the quality or state of being diaphanous; transparency or translucence.
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The diaphaneity of the glass allowed light to pass through while obscuring the view.
• The artist admired the diaphaneity of the silk fabric as it caught the sunlight.
• Water's diaphaneity makes it possible to see objects beneath the surface.
• The diaphaneity of the crystal was remarkable, almost invisible to the naked eye.
• Gemologists evaluate the diaphaneity of diamonds as part of their quality assessment.