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# roughness(_:)

A value that controls the degree of surface roughness.

```
nonisolated func roughness(_ ratio: Double) -> some Chart3DContent
```

## Parameters

`ratio`

the degree of roughness.

## Discussion

Zero represents a smooth surface.
One represents a completely rough surface.

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