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translucent

trans·lu·cent

UK/tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ US/tɹænzˈlu.sənt/ rare

adjective

1.

almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely

  • “translucent amber”
  • “semitransparent curtains at the windows”
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Origin

From Latin trānslūcentem, accusative of trānslūcēns, present participle of trānslūcēre.

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