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Which material is translucent?

translucent

[trans-loo-suhnt, tranz-] / trænsˈlu sənt, trænz- /


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Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

At last year’s conference, executives said Siri didn’t meet the company’s “quality bar” and headlined the event with a more translucent “Liquid Glass” software design for Apple’s operating systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Their wings deserve a close inspection, as the translucent curved fixtures are inspired by stained glass windows.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

"Glass eels are mesmerising, almost translucent - an adaptation to oceanic migration."

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

It was translucent and tasted like red grape, only sweeter and deeper.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell


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