Meaning of opalesce in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    opalesce

    Definitions

    1. reflect light or colors like an opal

    Examples

    • « Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade »
    • « raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce »

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  2. 2. exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal

    Examples

    • « This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions »

    Derived terms

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