opal
opal
Definition
opal (ō′pəl)
noun
an amorphous, iridescent mineral, SiO·n HO, of various colors, often used as a gem; hydrous silicon oxide
Etymology: L opalus < Gr opallios < Sans úpalaḥ, (precious) stone
opal
Synonyms
opal
n.
opal
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: And now, you can can have opal in your jewelry collection on necklaces, earrings, and even charms.
- include: Just about any kind of fake gem could be made, including fake opals.
- buy: When Bob described buying opals by the handful in Australia.
Adjective modifier
- black: Lightning Ridge, to the northwest, is a frontier town where the world's only source of black opal is to be found.
- Australian: Opal After tea, the audience returned to their seats and Terry Davidson introduced Ross Chapman to talk about Australian opal.
- inverse: Explore our research pages to see some stunning images of opal and inverse opal and to learn more about these exciting materials.
- Mexican: In addition they offered newly available American gemstones such as Montana sapphires and Mexican fire opals.
- precious: The common opal is often opaque and displays very little iridescence, where as the precious opal has many flashes of color.
Modifies a noun
- polycarbonate: The opal polycarbonate diffuser is ideal for use with the range of 100mm high, self adhesive safety signs.
- diffuser: The opal polycarbonate diffuser is ideal for use with the range of 100mm high, self adhesive safety signs.
- detector: A Study of charm production in beauty decays with the OPAL detector at LEP.
- glass: A brass adjustable electric table lamp with original blue opal glass shade, stamped 'W A S Benson ' to the foot.
- lamp: To combat this problem the company introduced the opal lamp in 1921, followed by the pearl lamp in 1927.
- light: Formats up to 6 x 9 cm can be enlarged perfectly with the 75 W opal light.
Noun used with modifier
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