opaline
IPA: ˈoʊpʌɫin
noun
- A clear to white liquid secreted by sea hares (genus Aplysia) that becomes viscous upon contact with water.
- (mineralogy) Any of several minerals resembling opal, including a variety of yellow chalcedony.
- Synonym of opal glass
adjective
- Resembling opal in having a milky white iridescence.
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Examples of "opaline" in Sentences
- These skeletons are composed of opaline silica.
- Opaline is the third studio album by Dishwalla.
- Most all opaline glass is not branded or signed.
- It is the underlying mutation of the Opaline variety.
- Many pieces of opaline glass are decorated with gilding.
- The eruption also spewed out vaporous masses and opalines.
- The budgerigar has a description of an OPalINE BUDGERIGAR.
- Hens cannot be split for Opaline or any other sex linked mutation .
- In the 1900s Italy produced a similar glass and called it opaline veritable.
- Generally, Opaline Gouramis colour will change over time blue spots on body .
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