Opalize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Replace or convert into opal; "opalized tree trunks".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Fossilized plants turn the organic matter into opalized remains over millions of years creating beautiful, sparkling stone.
- The agate geode standing at ten feet tall slowly started to opalize into delicate, rainbow hues.
- An entire opalized tree trunk became the main attraction at the Dinosaur Land theme park.
- This wood opalizes over centuries turning into lustrous replacements of its original organic form.
- Radiantly forming and the only known place where the replacement of original carbon minerals seems to opalize an entire fallen tree rather quickly on geologic terms
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Meaning 2
Make opalescent.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The artist used a special technique to opalize the glass, giving it an otherworldly sheen.
- She experimented with various chemicals to opalize the surface of the beads, creating unique colors and patterns.
- The fiery opals that opalized the antique vase made it a highly prized collector's item.
- Mother Nature can opalize stones, hiding them with an iridescent glow that shimmers in the light.
- A delicate opalescent effect can be achieved when the molten glass opalizes as it cools.