adularescent

American

[aj-uh-luh-res-uhnt] / ˌædʒ ə ləˈrɛs ənt /

adjective

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

adularescent British

/ əˌdjʊləˈrɛsənt /

adjective

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

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Derived Forms

adularescence

noun

Etymology

Origin of adularescent

adular(ia) + -escent

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