pearl essence
noun
: a translucent substance that occurs in the silvery scales of various fish (such as herring) and is used in making artificial pearls, lacquers, and plastics
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“Pearl essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearl%20essence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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