Words Like OPALESCENCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to OPALESCENCE.

2 Alternative Words Similar to opalescence

1 Iridescence Noun Synonym Words Like Iridescence

2 Brightness Noun Synonym Words Like Brightness

5 definitions of opalescence

1 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.

2 the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

3 The quality of being opalescent; iridescence like that of the opal; a play of colors milky rather than brilliant; the property of exhibiting such a play of color.

4 the state of being opalescent

5 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

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