Meaning of the word opalescent in English

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opalescent

US /ˌoʊ.pəlˈes.ənt/
UK /ˌoʊ.pəlˈes.ənt/

Adjective

1.

Something that is opalescent reflects light and changes color like an opal:

Example:
the opalescent scales of a fish
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