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translucent

/tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ /tɹænzˈlu.sənt/

Meanings
adjective
Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.

Examples :

"The curtains were translucent, letting the sunlight filter through but softening the harsh glare. "
material appearance physics science

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Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration filter

filter noun

/ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/

A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.

"The coffee maker has a filter to separate the coffee grounds from the liquid. "

Illustration transparent

transparent adjective

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."

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diffusing verb

/dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/ /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

"The calming scent of lavender was diffusing throughout the classroom, helping the students relax before the test. "

Illustration softening

softening verb

/ˈsɔftənɪŋ/ /ˈsɒftənɪŋ/

To make something soft or softer.

"Soften the butter before beating in the sugar."

Illustration swimming

swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

Illustration letting

letting verb

/ˈlɛtɪŋ/

To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."

Illustration inside

inside noun

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

The interior or inner part.

"The inside of the building has been extensively restored."

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."

Illustration light

light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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curtains noun

/ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

"She closed the curtains to block out the bright morning sun. "