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Translucent means light passes through the medium, but the light is diffused so that object beyond cannot be seen clearly.
Transparent means that light passes through the medium and is not diffused and objects beyound can be seen clearly.
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∙ 15y agoWhen something is transparent, it lets light in where you can see objects as if there were nothing there. When something is translucent, light is let in but not enough where you can see objects in detail.
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Is starch solution transparent?
it is translucent
Is plastic bag translucent or transparent?
Yes, plastic lids are generally translucent. However, they don't necessarily have to be.
Gemstones are translucent or opaque?
Yes. Diamond is made of carbon, and many plastics also contain carbon. Polystryene, polycarbonate and many other plastics are also transparent, while mercury (a liquid) is not. It's to do with the atomic/ molecular structure, and whether the molecular structure allows light transmission.
You can make one color in a graphic that is removing its color is it transparent opaque translucent or transfigured?
opaque
Is it better for a plant that needs direct sun light to be put in front of a translucent or transparent window?
it needs usually a transparent window because the window traps the light.
What is the difference between a mirror and a window?
A mirror is reflective an window is transparent or translucent
Is red cellophane transparent translucent or opaque?
Its transparent to red light, translucent to other colors.
What are transparent gems?
Diamond - transparent Rock crystal - transparent zircon - transparent amethyst - translucent citrine - translucent
Is a mirror translucent or transparent?
a mirror is translucent even though it looks transparent.
Is nitrogen transparent translucent or opaque?
its transparent as a gas but is translucent as a liquid if you can see it.
Is window glass transparent or translucent?
Transparent
Is cellophane transparent translucent or opaque?
translucent
Is mud transparent or translucent?
It is translucent.
Is mirror a transparent translucent or opaque?
a mirror is translucent even though it looks transparent.
Is a mirror surface is transparent translucent or a opaque?
Transparent
What is difference between transperent and translucent materials?
Transparent materials allow almost all light to pass through (example glass) while translucent materials only allow some light to pass through them (example filter paper).
Is gypsum transparent?
crystals are transparent to translucent
