ELIF: why is the tip of your nail white, when the rest of the nail is somewhat clear?
In: Biology
Your whole nail is the same level clear. The part that looks clear is because it’s attached to the skin so the light doesn’t refract as much. The white part of your nail looks that way because the light has more space to refract. Like an etched glass window. If someone stands really close you can make out some features. If they are far away they almost disappear.
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