materials transparency

Materials transparency refers to the degree to which a material allows light to pass through it. Transparent materials, like glass and clear plastic, let most light through, enabling you to see clearly through them. Translucent materials, such as frosted glass or certain plastics, allow light to pass but diffuse it, preventing clear visibility. Opaque materials, like wood or metal, block light entirely. Transparency depends on a material’s structure at the microscopic level, affecting how much light can transmit without scattering or absorption. This property is essential in applications ranging from windows and lenses to displays and packaging.