Definition of Opalesce

1. Verb. Reflect light or colors like an opal. "The coins opalesce "; "Raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce"

Generic synonyms: Reflect, Shine
Derivative terms: Opalescence, Opalescent

2. Verb. Exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal. "This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions"
Generic synonyms: Iridesce
Derivative terms: Opalescence, Opalescent

Definition of Opalesce

1. v. i. To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.

Definition of Opalesce

1. to emit an iridescent shimmer of colors [v -ESCED, -ESCING, -ESCES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Opalesce

opacifier
opacifiers
opacifies
opacify
opacifying
opacities
opacity
opacity
opacous
opah
opah
opahs
opal
opal
opaled
opalesce (current term)
opalesced
opalescence
opalescence
opalescences
opalescent
opalescent
opalescently
opalescent dentin
opalesces
opalescing
Opalina
opaline
opalines
opaline patch

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