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opalesce

[ oh-puh-les ]
/ ˌoʊ pəˈlɛs /
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verb (used without object), o·pal·esced, o·pal·esc·ing.
to exhibit a play of colors like that of the opal.
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Origin of opalesce

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from opalescent

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British Dictionary definitions for opalesce

opalesce
/ (ˌəʊpəˈlɛs) /

verb
(intr) to exhibit a milky iridescence
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