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opalesce::verb | Spocien Dictionary

opalesce

verb

/,oʊpə'lɛs/

exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal

Type	Words
Type of	iridesce
Derivation	opalescence, opalescent

This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions.

opalesce

verb

/,oʊpə'lɛs/

reflect light or colors like an opal

Type	Words
Type of	reflect, shine
Derivation	opalescence, opalescent

Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade.

raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce.