semitranslucent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semitranslucent
First recorded in 1825–35; semi- + translucent
Example Sentences
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The design also weaves Loewe’s pebble texture and On’s signature semitranslucent mesh, bound together with drawstring elastic laces for an athletic shoe with luxury flair.
From Los Angeles Times
Now it’s semitranslucent, white tubes like branches on a tree showing through.
From Washington Post
The stone can be clear or have a semitranslucent milky-white tone, and it features stringy green inclusions that give it a mossy appearance.
From Seattle Times
His Flora tables, cabinets and wall hangings, typically crafted with minimalist metal bases and frames, feature surfaces with dried blooms, leaves and stems, all encased in semitranslucent resin and composed by “intuition,” says Rusak, in a style that calls to mind Dutch still lifes or East Asian lacquer.
From New York Times
About a dozen of the hall’s Doric columns will be swathed in semitranslucent fabric and their bases transformed into molded benches and tables.
From New York Times
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