Definition of Opalescent

1. Adjective. Having a play of lustrous rainbow colors. "A milky opalescent (or opaline) luster"

Exact synonyms: Iridescent, Nacreous, Opaline, Pearlescent
Similar to: Bright
Derivative terms: Iridesce, Iridescence, Opalesce, Opalesce, Opalescence

Definition of Opalescent

1. a. Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.

Definition of Opalescent

1. Adjective. Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Opalescent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Opalescent

1. Showing a milky iridescence, like an opal. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Opalescent

opacous
opacular
opah
opahs
opake
opal
opal codon
opal mutation
opal suppressor
opaled
opalesce
opalesced
opalescence
opalescences
opalescent (current term)
opalescent dentin
opalescently
opalesces
opalescing
opaline
opaline patch
opalines
opalise
opalised
opalises
opalising
opalize
opalized
opalizes

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