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opalesce

/ opalesce /

verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1

exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal

"This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions"

Type of:

iridesce

Derived:

opalescence iridescence

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

verb Sense 2

reflect light or colors like an opal

"Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade"

"raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce"

Type of:

reflect shine

Derived:

opalescence iridescence

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s

Semantic Complexity

33%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

7

Times Searched

2

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Related Words

iridesce reflect shine