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opalescent

Definition

Displaying a milky, iridescent luster with varied colors, similar to an opal.

中文 呈现乳白色、彩虹色光泽,色彩多变,类似蛋白石。

Example

"The butterfly's wings were opalescent in the sunlight, shimmering with hues of blue and pink."
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