semitranslucent

adjective

semi·​trans·​lu·​cent ˌse-mē-ˌtran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊnt How to pronounce semitranslucent (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-,
-ˌtranz-
: somewhat translucent

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semitranslucent was in 1832

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“Semitranslucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semitranslucent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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