opalized
ˈoʊpəˌlaɪzd
Definition

Definition of opalized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
mineralsRarehaving an appearance similar to opalRare
  • The opalized glass shimmered in the light.
iridescent lustrous shimmering
2.
geologyTECH.converted into a form of opal or chalcedonyTECH.
  • The opalized wood was a stunning find.
opaline
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Origin of opalized

English, opal (gemstone) + -ized (to make)

Examples of opalized in a sentence

  • Her necklace featured opalized beads.
  • The opalized fossil was displayed in the museum.
  • Collectors highly value opalized shells for their beauty.

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  1. French:opalisé, opalisant, ...
  2. German:opalartig, opalisiertes, ...
  3. Italian:opalescente, opalizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:opalizado, opalescente, ...
  5. Portuguese:opalizado, opalino, ...
  6. Chinese:蛋白石化的, 玉髓化的, ...
  7. Japanese:オパール化した, 玉髄化した, ...
  8. Arabic:أُوبَالِيّ, مُتَأَوْبَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹפָּלִי, מְמוּמָר לְאוֹפָּל, ...
  10. Russian:опалоподобный, опализированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опаловий, перетворений в опал, ...
  12. Hindi:ओपलयुक्त, ओपल में परिवर्तित, ...
opalize US
ˈoʊpəlaɪz
See also: opalise (UK)

Definition of opalize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
appearanceRareUSmake something appear opalescentRareUS
  • The artist used paint to opalize the surface.
iridesce opalesce
2.
transformationTECH.USconvert into a form of opalTECH.US
  • The process can opalize the wood over centuries.
convert opalise
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Origin of opalize

Latin, opalus (precious stone) + -ize (suffix)

Examples of opalize in a sentence

  • Chemicals were used to opalize the jewelry, giving it a unique sheen.
  • Scientists discovered how to opalize common minerals.
  • The artisan learned to opalize glass for jewelry making.

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  1. French:iriser, opaliser, ...
  2. German:opalisieren, opalieren, ...
  3. Italian:opalizzare, trasformare in opale, ...
  4. Spanish:opalizar, convertir en ópalo, ...
  5. Portuguese:opalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:乳化, 蛋白石化, ...
  7. Japanese:乳白色にする, 変成する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَضْفَى مَظْهَر الأُوبَال, حَوَّلَ إلى أوبال, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְרִיד, לְהִתְעַצֵב כְּאוֹפָל, ...
  10. Russian:опалесцировать, опализировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зробити опалесцентним, опалізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:ओपल जैसा बनाना, ओपलाइज करना, ...

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