przezroczyst

Przezroczyst is a Polish word that translates to "transparent" in English. It describes the property of a material or substance that allows light to pass through it, making objects on the other side visible. This transparency can vary in degree; some materials are perfectly transparent, while others are translucent, allowing light to pass but distorting the view of objects behind them.

In everyday language, "przezroczyst" is often used to describe glass, clear plastics, or water. The concept of transparency is also used metaphorically. For instance, a transparent process in politics or business refers to one that is open, easily understood, and free from hidden motives or corruption. Similarly, transparent communication implies honesty and clarity.

The physical property of transparency is related to how light interacts with the atomic or molecular structure of a material. If a material's electrons do not absorb photons of visible light, then light can pass through it without significant scattering, resulting in transparency. Different materials have different optical properties that determine their degree of transparency or opacity.