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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OPALESCENCE

n.A colored shining luster reflected from a single spot in a mineral. It is sometimes simple and sometimes stellar.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

OPALESCENCE

OPALESCENCE O `pal *es "cence, n. (Min. )

 

Defn: A reflection of a milky or pearly light from the interior of a mineral, as in the moonstone; the state or quality of being opalescent.

 

French Dictionary

opalescence

opalescence n. f. nom féminin littéraire Reflet irisé. : L ’opalescence de la surface calme d ’un lac. Note Orthographique opale sc ence.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

opalescence

o pal es cence /òʊpəlés (ə )ns /名詞 U (夜明け空などの )オパール色の光, (虹色の )乳白光 .