Opalescent
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.
Iridescent
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.
Difference between Opalescent and Iridescent
What is the difference between Opalescent and Iridescent?
Opalescent as an adjective is exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal. while Iridescent as an adjective is producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
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