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opalescent

One entry found.

Main Entry: opal·es·cent

Pronunciation: \ˌō-pə-ˈles-^ənt\

Function: adjective

: reflecting an iridescent light <saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid>

—opal·es·cence \-^ən(t)s\ noun

—opal·es·cent·ly \-^ənt-lē\ adverb

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