opalescent
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adjective \ˌō-pə-ˈle-sənt\Definition of OPALESCENT
: reflecting an iridescent light
— opal·es·cence \-sən(t)s\ noun
— opal·es·cent·ly \-sənt-lē\ adverb
Examples of OPALESCENT
- <once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalesecent glass is now highly prized by collectors>
First Known Use of OPALESCENT
circa 1813
Related to OPALESCENT
- Synonyms
- nacreous, iridescent, pearlescent
Rhymes with OPALESCENT
opal·es·cent
adjective \ˌō-pə-ˈles-ənt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of OPALESCENT
: reflecting an iridescent light <saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid>
—opal·es·cence \-ən(t)s\ (audio pronunciation) noun
—opal·es·cent·ly \-ənt-lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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