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Opalesce

Opalesce Meaning & Definition
Opalesce Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Opalesce?

[v] exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal; "This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions"
[v] reflect light or colors like an opal; "Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade"; "raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce"

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See Also | iridesce | reflect | shine

Opalesce In Webster's Dictionary

\O`pal*esce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Opalesced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Opalescing}.] To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.

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