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sem·i·trans·par·ent

(sĕm′ē-trăns-pâr′ənt, -păr′-, sĕm′ī-)

adj.

Partially transparent.

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semitransparent

(ˌsɛmɪtrænsˈpærənt)

adj

(General Physics) partially or somewhat transparent; between transparent and opaque

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Adj. 1. semitransparent - allowing light to pass through diffusely; "translucent amber"; "semitransparent curtains at the windows"

translucent

clear - allowing light to pass through; "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean"

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