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Translucent materials allow some light to pass through, but not in a way that allows you to see detailed shapes

Translucent allows some light to pass through, but not in a way that allows you to see detailed shapes. It can be described as semi-transparent, you can see light through it, but not a clear image of what it on the other side.

Here is an example of tissue paper being held up to a light background:

Here are some more examples of translucent materials being held up to a light background:

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