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translucent

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Definition

Translucent materials allow some light to pass through them, but not all of it. You can see objects through translucent materials, but they will be blurry or distorted.

Some examples of translucent materials include:

  • Frosted glass
  • Tissue paper
  • Wax paper
  • Smoke

How can the word be used?

The translucent vase allowed the sunlight to filter through, creating a soft glow in the room.

translucent

Different forms of the word

Adjective:

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly.

Noun:

the quality of being translucent.

Etymology

The word "translucent" comes from the Latin words "trans" and "lucens", which mean "through" and "shining" respectively.

The first recorded use of the word "translucent" in English was in the 16th century.

The word "translucent" is a Latin word, and it is related to the Italian word "trasparente" and the Spanish word "translúcido".

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