opalize

/ɒˈpælaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to become or to turn into opal

“The rain caused the rocks to opalize, giving them a beautiful iridescent sheen.”

2. verb

to decorate or to inlay with opal or opalescent material

“The artist opalized the frame of the painting with a delicate opal pattern.”

Synonyms

  • opal
  • opaline

Antonyms

  • blemish
  • mar