What does opalescent mean?

adj. A surface that shows many colors that seem to change when you look at it from different angles, like an opal.

opalescent

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊpəˈlesnt/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊpəˈlesnt/

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A surface that shows many colors that seem to change when you look at it from different angles, like an opal.

The seashell had an opalescent sheen that shimmered in the sunlight.

A surface that shows many colors that seem to change when you look at it from different angles, like an opal.