pearlescent
pearl·es·cent
adjective \ˌpər-ˈle-sənt\Definition of PEARLESCENT
: having a pearly luster <a pearlescent lacquer>
— pearl·es·cence \-sən(t)s\ noun
Examples of PEARLESCENT
- <the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish>
First Known Use of PEARLESCENT
1936
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- Synonyms
- nacreous, opalescent, iridescent
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