opalesce

• Verbe signifiant montrer ou refléter un jeu de couleurs semblable à l'opale ; présenter des reflets irisés ou chatoyants.

A verb meaning to exhibit or reflect a play of colors like that of an opal; to show iridescence.

1. Reflect light like an opalC2formal

   To display a shifting, iridescent play of colors, similar to the gemstone opal.

   Opaliser (reflet d'opale)

   • The soap bubble began to opalesce in the sunlight.
   • The oil slick on the water started to opalesce with rainbow hues.
   • The glass sculpture was designed to opalesce when light hit it.

   Synonymesiridesce

2. Exhibit a play of colorsC2formal

   To show a range of shimmering, changing colors, often in a subtle or luminous way.

   Opaliser / jouer de reflets changeants

   • The clouds opalesced at sunset, turning pink and gold.
   • Her silk dress seemed to opalesce as she moved under the chandelier.
   • The mineral specimen would opalesce with blues and greens when rotated.

   Synonymesiridesce