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Term: Transmissive object

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Term: Transmissive object

Definition:
An object that is intended to be, or is generally, viewed or used in a manner that allows light to pass through from one side of the object to the other. The viewing or use of the object is by way of the transmitted light. Examples of transmissive objects include photographic slides and negatives.
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Image
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