eli5: why does glass absorb infrared and ultraviolet light, but not visible light?

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eli5: why does glass absorb infrared and ultraviolet light, but not visible light?

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I wouldn’t think infrared is absorbed. Have you been in a greenhouse? It’s hot AF. That heat got in there thanks to the radiating of heat via IR.

My understanding could be way off. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

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