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    translucent
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › translucentTranslucent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TRANSLUCENT is permitting the passage of light. How to use translucent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Translucent.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSLUCENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TRANSLUCENT meaning: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › translucentTRANSLUCENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Translucent definition: permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible. See examples of TRANSLUCENT used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › translucentTranslucent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › translucenttranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › translucentTranslucent - definition of translucent by The Free Dictionary

    1. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent. 2. easily understandable; lucid. 3. clear; transparent: translucent seawater.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › translucentTRANSLUCENT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    TRANSLUCENT meaning: If something is translucent, light can pass through it and you can almost see through it: . Learn more.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › translucenttranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    allowing light to pass through but not transparent The sky was a pale translucent blue. His skin was translucent with age.