Opalescent

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈpeɪɫˈsɛnt/

Opalescent (adj)

  1. Having a soft, milky shine that shows shifting colours, like light on thin soap bubbles.
  2. Showing a pearly, semi-transparent look with colours that change slightly when viewed from different angles.

Opalescent (adjective)

Examples

  • The glass shows a milky rainbow glow when the light changes.
  • The sea has a milky rainbow glow at sunrise.