Definition of translucent
1
: permitting the passage of light:
a
: transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
b
: clear, transparent
translucent water
2
: free from disguise or falseness
his translucent patriotism — Newsweek
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The first known use of translucent was in 1568
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