Pronunciation: /ˌædʒəˌlærəˈsəns/
noun a milky iridescence exhibited by some minerals such as moonstone
A1 Adularescence is the phenomenon of light appearing to billow across the surface of a gemstone.
A2 Many people are fascinated by the adularescence of moonstone, which gives it a mystical appearance.
B1 Gemologists study adularescence to understand the optical properties of gemstones.
B2 The adularescence of opal is caused by the diffraction of light within its microstructure.
C1 Understanding the physics behind adularescence can lead to advancements in gemstone cutting techniques.
C2 The subtle adularescence of certain gemstones is highly prized by collectors for its rarity and beauty.
formal The moonstone exhibited a beautiful adularescence when held under the light.
informal The moonstone had this cool shimmery effect when you shine a light on it.
slang That gem has some serious sparkle and shine, it's like magic!
figurative Her eyes had an adularescent quality, reflecting a sense of mystery and depth.
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