Definition of Opalise

1. Verb. Make opalescent.

Exact synonyms: Opalize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Opal

2. Verb. Replace or convert into opal. "Opalized tree trunks"
Exact synonyms: Opalize
Generic synonyms: Convert
Derivative terms: Opal

Definition of Opalise

1. Verb. (alternative spelling of opalize) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Opalise

opal mutation
opal suppressor
opaled
opalesce
opalesced
opalescence
opalescences
opalescent
opalescent dentin
opalescently
opalesces
opalescing
opaline
opaline patch
opalines
opalise (current term)
opalised
opalises
opalising
opalize
opalized
opalizes
opalizing
opalotype
opalotypes
opals
opanak
opaque
opaque gem
opaque microscope

Literary usage of Opalise

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Dictionary of Hard Words by Robert Morris Pierce (1910)
"[also spelt opalise] 'oo-pa-laiz. opaque adj. (dark; not transparent) o'peek. open adj., n., v. [as verb, past participle and preterit opened, ..."

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