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opaline

The correct spelling is opaline.

How to pronounce opaline

noun

Say it like: Opa-lin-e

The correct spelling is opaline. A clear to white liquid secreted by sea hares (genus Aplysia) that becomes viscous upon contact with water For example: "The attack on a sea hare by a spiny lobster causes release of the whitish opaline, followed the co-release of both opaline and ink."

Usage Examples

The attack on a sea hare by a spiny lobster causes release of the whitish opaline, followed the co-release of both opaline and ink.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A clear to white liquid secreted by sea hares (genus Aplysia) that becomes viscous upon contact with water
  2. 2.Any of several minerals resembling opal, including a variety of yellow chalcedony
  3. 3.Opal glass

adjective

  1. 1.Resembling opal in its iridescence; having a milky white iridescence.

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