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Opalescence

Scope note

Quality or state of exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal. AHD

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056213

Broader Terms used

iridescence

Equivalent Terms used

opalescent

Created

13yrs ago

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