adularescent

[ aj-uh-luh-res-uhnt ]

adjective

1. (of certain gemstones, especially adularia) having a milky, bluish luster.

adularescent

/ əˌdjʊləˈrɛsənt /

adjective

1. (of minerals, such as moonstone) having or emitting a milky or bluish iridescence

Derived Forms

• aˌdulaˈrescence, noun

Other Words From

• adu·la·rescence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adularescent¹

adular(ia) + -escent

Word History and Origins

Origin of adularescent¹

C19: from adular(ia) + -escent