Definition of opalesce Opalesce
o•pal•esce
We found 5 definitions of opalesce from 4 different sources.
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What does opalesce mean?
WordNet
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| opalesce - exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal; "This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions" | ||
| iridesce be iridescent; "The corals iridesced under the surface of the clear water" | ||
| opalesce - reflect light or colors like an opal; "Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade"; "raindrops caught in a sunbeam seem to opalesce" | ||
| reflect, shine give evidence of the quality of; "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- opalesce (Verb)
To be opalescent; to give forth a play of colours, like the opal.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- opalesce (v. i.)
To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.
Part of speech
🔤- opalesce, verb, present, 1st person singular of opalesce (infinitive).
- opalesce, verb (infinitive).
