Translucent vs. Transparent
This time, we're gonna describe and compare these two adjectives. Are you ready to join me in another exciting journey? Well, come on.
What Is Their Main Difference?
They both describe how clear an object is. However, an object through which most of the light comes and we can see clearly what is on the other side is called 'transparent', whereas, 'translucent' refers to an item through which we can see what lies on the other side, but not clearly.
Differences
When an object is 'transparent', we can clearly see what lies on the other side of it, while, 'translucent' describes an object through which we can see what is lying on the other side, but not clearly. Look at the examples below:
Do you think this glass is
That elevator is
Similarities
Both describe an object through which we can see what is lying on the other side. Check out the following examples:
The water here is
Vegetable oil goes under the category of
Are They Interchangeable?
Since they have slight differences in their meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. Both examples below are correct, but they have different meanings. Compare:
✓ Name some common
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