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Pearlescent vs. Opalescent: What's the Difference?

Pearlescent and Opalescent Definitions

Pearlescent

Having a pearly luster or gloss.

Opalescent

Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Pearlescent

Pearl-like, either in color or luster.

Opalescent

Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Pearlescent

Having an iridescent pearl-like surface, giving a play of lustrous rainbowlike colors; nacreous; pearlaceous.
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Opalescent

Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.

Pearlescent

Having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors;
An iridescent oil slick
Nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl
A milky opalescent (or opaline) luster

Opalescent

Having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors;
An iridescent oil slick
Nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl
A milky opalescent (or opaline) luster

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