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translucent

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


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

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The upper sole is made of a nearly translucent fabric inspired by the material used in kites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Apple almost immediately introduced the bulbous and translucent iMac, a hit product that gave the company the necessary cash flow to survive until he could transform the entire business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Under strong light, however, they become translucent with a grayish green hue.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Jesse’s translucent face peered back at me too.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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