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# blendMode

Modes that describe how materials using the created `UnlitMaterial.Program` will be blended with content behind them.

```
var blendMode: MaterialParameterTypes.BlendMode?
```

## Discussion

Default value is nil, which will cause this material to render opaque, and not blend with background content.

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