1590s, from Latin translucentem (nominative translucens), present participle of translucere "to shine through," from trans- "through" (see trans-) + lucere "to shine" (se [..]

Permitting the passage of light. Related: Eva Hesse. Repetition Nineteen III. 1968 Willem de Kooning. Woman, I. 1950–52

almost clear.

An object, material or vapor that transmits and diffuses light but not clear images. Examples: Frost Gel and dense smoke. Tip: Use some Rim Light or Back Light.

adj. Allowing the passage of light.

an object that allows light to pass through but scatters the light

The property of a material such as vinyl, paint or ink that allows the passage of some light through it without being transparent. Internally illuminated signs rely on translucent paints and vinyls.

[Gland dot] -- Letting light through, but murky and not transparent (especially of exudates etc.).

This adjective describes something that allows light to pas​s through it but a person cannot see through it. Playfield inserts are commonly translucent as one cannot look through the insert from ab [..]

(adj) allowing light to pass through diffusely

Permitting some light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the other side appear distorted or blurry (Lesson 22)

Light passes through while diffusing it.

Permitting passage of light, but diffusing it to such a degree that objects cannot be seen clearly; something short of transparent.

Describing something that is able to transmit light but not fully. Objects can be seen through a translucent object, but they will be unclear.

There are several ways light travels through a stone. In a translucent stone, light is diffused as it travels through stone. Translucent stones are not clear but frosted like ice, so some light passes through but not all. (See also transparent and opaque.)

Transmitting some light, but diffusing the light so that objects beyond cannot be clearly seen.

Allows transmission of light but does not show a clear image of an object.

Is almost transparent in finish.

Allows some light to pass through.

Something through which light can be seen.

Not transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through.

Not transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through.

Not transparent

Not transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through.

An object that is capable of allowing light and small amounts of detail through.

Those substances through which some light rays can pass but through which objects cannot be seen clearly.

Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it. * '''1913''', , ''The Day of Days'', ch. 1: *: The window-panes, encrusted with perennial deposits of Atmosphere, were less transparent than trans [..]

Translucent (トランスルーセント―彼女は半透明, Toransurūsento: Kanojo wa Hantōmei, "Translucent: She is Translucent") is a Japanese seinen manga series written by Kazuhiro Okamoto an [..]

Describing something that is able to transmit light but not fully. Objects can be seen through a translucent object, but they will be unclear. See Transparency in Mineral Properties for more informati [..]

A term that describes a material that transmits some visible light usually with some distortion. A frosted piece of glass, a stained glass window, and paper are all examples of translucent materials.