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- Dictionarytranslucent/tranzˈl(j)uːs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent: "her beautiful translucent skin"
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Translucent means allowing some light to pass through, but not as much as transparent. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Translucent means permitting the passage of light, but not allowing clear view of what lies beyond. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Translucent means allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely, but not clearly. Learn the origin, usage and contrast with transparent of this adjective, and see sentences and synonyms from various sources.
You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. She had fair hair, blue eyes and translucent skin. The sky was changing from translucent blue to thicker grey.
A translucent material lets light pass through, but objects on the other side can't be seen clearly. Think Shrinky Dinks or stained glass. In contrast, a transparent material allows you to clearly see the objects on the other side. Frosted glass is translucent, and regular glass is transparent.
Translucent means allowing light to pass through diffusely, not clearly. Learn the difference between translucent and transparent, see synonyms and translations, and find out how to use the word in a sentence.
Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
