translucent

The term "translucent" refers to the transparency of a material, in particular a plastic. A translucent material allows light to shine through without clear contours or details being visible through the material. This means that the material is permeable to light, but not completely transparent.

An example of translucent plastics are certain types of acrylic glass or polypropylene, which are often used in lighting applications or as diffusing surfaces to produce a soft, even light. Translucent materials combine the ability to scatter light with a certain opacity, which provides privacy while at the same time creating a bright environment.