opalescence

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the state of being opalescent
the milky iridescent appearance of a dense transparent medium when it is illuminated by polychromatic visible radiation (such as sunlight) due to local fluctuations in its density and therefore in its refractive index
the property of combined refraction and reflection of light, resulting in smoky tints
the trait of a white surface having iridescence and resembles the colors in an opal
A milky white/blue type of iridescence
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
the visual property of something having a milky brightness
Opalescence is a milky white/blue type of iridescence
{i} state of being opalescent, milky iridescence
critical opalescence
the milky turbidity observed in a fluid as it is slowly cooled to just above its critical point, at which point two clear phases (gas and liquid) form
opalescent
Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal
opalescent
{a} resembling opal in color
opalescent
{s} resembling an opal, having a milky iridescence
opalescent
Opalescent means colourless or white like an opal, or changing colour like an opal. Elaine turned her opalescent eyes on him. a sky which was still faintly opalescent. + opalescence opal·es·cence The sunset was making great splashes of fiery opalescence across the sky. having colours that shine and seem to change
opalescent
having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; "an iridescent oil slick"; "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"; "a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster"
opalescent
Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors
opalescence
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