Opalesce

[,әupә'les]

Definition

(verb.) exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal; 'This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions'.

(verb.) reflect light or colors like an opal; 'Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade'; 'raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce'.

Edited by Diana--From WordNet

Definition

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

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