HyperDic: opalize

English > 2 senses of the word opalize:
VERBchangeopalize, opalisemake opalescent
changeopalize, opalisereplace or convert into opal
English > opalize: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningmake opalescent.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymopalise
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Spanishopalizar
Nounsopala translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color
English > opalize: 2 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningReplace or convert into opal.
PatternSomething ----s something
Example"opalized tree trunks"
Synonymopalise
Broaderconvertchange the nature, purpose, or function of something
Nounsopala translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color

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