opalesce

[ oh-puh-les ]
/ ˌoʊ pəˈlɛs /

verb (used without object), o·pal·esced, o·pal·esc·ing.

to exhibit a play of colors like that of the opal.

Origin of opalesce

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from opalescent

Words nearby opalesce

British Dictionary definitions for opalesce

opalesce
/ (ˌəʊpəˈlɛs) /

verb

(intr) to exhibit a milky iridescence