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Meaning of "opaline" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPALINE

opaline  [ˈəʊpəˌlaɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPALINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Opaline can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OPALINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Opalinidae

The opalines are a small group of peculiar protists, currently assigned to the family Opalinidae, in the order Slopalinida. Their name is derived from the opalescent appearance of these microscopic organisms when illuminated with full sunlight. Most opalines live as endocommensals in the large intestine and cloaca of anurans, though they are sometimes found in fish, reptiles, molluscs and insects. The unusual features of the opalines, first observed by Antoine van Leeuwenhoek in 1683, has led to much debate regarding their phylogenetic position among the protists.

Definition of opaline in the English dictionary

The definition of opaline in the dictionary is opalescent. Other definition of opaline is an opaque or semiopaque whitish glass.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPALINE


airline
ˈɛəˌlaɪn
alkaline
ˈælkəˌlaɪn
anopheline
əˈnɒfəˌlaɪn
borderline
ˈbɔːdəˌlaɪn
Capitoline
ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪn
Caroline
ˈkærəˌlaɪn
centerline
ˈsɛntəˌlaɪn
centreline
ˈsɛntəˌlaɪn
coralline
ˈkɒrəˌlaɪn
crystalline
ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn
Esquiline
ˈɛskwəˌlaɪn
hairline
ˈhɛəˌlaɪn
limicoline
laɪˈmɪkəˌlaɪn
metalline
ˈmɛtəˌlaɪn
microcrystalline
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn
polycrystalline
ˌpɒlɪˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn
semicrystalline
ˌsɛmɪˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn
sepaline
ˈsiːpəˌlaɪn
timberline
ˈtɪmbəˌlaɪn
zibeline
ˈzɪbəˌlaɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPALINE

opacifier
opacify
opacities
opacity
opah
opal
opal glass
opal-like
opaled
opalesce
opalescence
opalescent
opalescently
opalized
opaque
opaque context
opaque projector
opaquely
opaqueness
opaquing

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPALINE

adrenaline
aline
bengaline
euryhaline
formaline
harmaline
hotline
hyaline
hypersaline
isoprenaline
mescaline
messaline
naphthaline
noradrenaline
percaline
praline
saline
sealine
thermohaline
tourmaline
valine

Synonyms and antonyms of opaline in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «opaline» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPALINE

Find out the translation of opaline to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of opaline from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «opaline» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳白色
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

opalina
570 millions of speakers

English

opaline
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आपलिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أعبلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

опаловый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

opalina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

opalescently
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

opaline
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Opalescently
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

opalen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

乳白色
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오팔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Opalescently
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trắng đục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

opalescently
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

औपचारिकरित्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

opalescently
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

opalina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Opalowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

опаловий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

opalescent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

opaline
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Opaline
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

opal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

opaline
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of opaline

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPALINE»

The term «opaline» is regularly used and occupies the 75.770 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPALINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about opaline

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPALINE»

Discover the use of opaline in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to opaline and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Volcanic Ash Soils: Genesis, Properties and Utilization
These types of opaline silica can be easily distinguished according to their morphological properties. Laminar opaline silica appears as a common constituent of the clay-size fraction in surface horizons of young volcanic ash soils (Shoji and ...
S. Shoji, M. Nanzyo, R.A. Dahlgren, 1994
2
Photonic Crystals and Light Localization in the 21st Century
However, the actual physical behaviour of inverted opaline structures can be questioned since it is based on the assumption that the infill has the RI of bulk semiconductor. In fact, the material synthesised in opal voids fills loosely the available ...
C.M. Soukoulis, 2001
3
The Ultra Violets
They develop superpowers, that's what! Iris, Cheri, Scarlet, and Opaline are destined to become . . . THE ULTRA VIOLETS IRIS: Visionary, artist, leader—the glitter glue that holds the group together!
Sophie Bell, 2013
4
Sedimentary Basins: Evolution, Facies, and Sediment Budget
These are produced by current-induced changes in biogenic productivity (mostly opaline silica). Coastal upwelling was certainly also an important process in ancient marine environments. The formation of many black shales is now ascribed to ...
Gerhard Einsele, 2000
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
(10) Natural geysers and active deposition of siliceous sinter (amorphous hydrous silica) are reliable indicators of subsurface temperatures at least as high as 180°C. On the other hand, travertine deposits (calcium carbonate) and opaline  ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1983
6
Behavior and Its Neural Control in Gastropod Molluscs
Feedback is mediated by electrical coupling in combination with a late and slowly developing depolarization created by a conductance-decrease EPSP. Lastly, mention must be made of the opaline gland, which is a collection of vesicles found ...
Ronald Chase Professor of Biology McGill University, 2002
7
Night Walks
Peggy smiles at the obvious impatience on Lettie's face and continues, “When Stamps and Opaline arrived at the Lester farm, apparently Opaline's mother was not too pleased to see her daughter and certainly not a bit happy to see her with a ...
Jeanette Stark, 2006
8
Railway Locomotives and Cars
The same singular phenomenon is also witnessed in various substances of different natures, which have no apparent analogy : thus, opaline substances are blue by reflection ; the noble opal, (independently of the partial rays which give so ...
‎1834
9
The American Journal of Science
which is also observed in some other siliceous stones, and which is still more obvious in opaline glass. A weak solution of soap, is slightly blue; the jelly of ichthyocolla is more so, and an infusion of the bark of the large chesnut tree, ...
‎1834
10
American Journal of Science
which is also observed in some other siliceous stones, and which is still more obvious in opaline glass. A weak solution of soap, is slightly blue; the jelly of ichthyocolla is more so, and an infusion of the bark of the large chesnut tree, ...
‎1834

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPALINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term opaline is used in the context of the following news items.
1
5 Men's Clip-On Sunglasses to Try Now
Draycott frame in Opaline Blue with gold-tone metal clip-on; $330, finlayandco.com. Retro Style. Barton Perreira Frey in matte Golden Honey ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
2
Montblanc Unveils Bohème Moongarden Watches with Unusual …
... Montblanc has also created two stunning dial colors: one in silvery white opaline and the other features a rich blue guilloche dial. Each watch ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
3
Temptation Thursday by Escapement: Patek Philippe Perpetual …
5159G-001, it features a splendid, opaline-white dial adorned with a hand-guilloché center. The Ref. 5159G-012 is equipped with its own ... «Watchtime.com, Jul 15»
4
Local art news
A prolific sculptor, Ms. Solow has worked in a wide variety of materials, from traditional wood and metals to innovative opaline Lucite and ... «East Hampton Star, Jul 15»
5
Close-Up: The New Bremont America's Cup Collection
... in Bremont's signature “Trip-Tick” style) with chronometer-rated movements and maritime-inspired blued steel hands over ivory white opaline ... «Watchtime.com, Jul 15»
6
La Montre Hermès Goes Back To Basics With The Slim d'Hermès …
Surrounded by a 39.5 mm round case in rose gold or steel, the broad opaline silver dial with black transferred track minutes invites us to admire ... «Haute Time, Jun 15»
7
First Look: Bremont, America's Cup, ORACLE TEAM USA Introduce …
The Bremont ACI chronometer is a classic watch for the yacht enthusiasts, featuring blued steel hands and an ivory opaline dial, embossed with ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
8
The Traditional French Brasserie Gets a Refresh in London
... also helps create a lively atmosphere in the dining room, which is lit by vintage-style opaline globe lights. In the double-height atrium space, ... «Architectural Digest, Jun 15»
9
How to find value of 1920s Baccarat vase
Baccarat started making crystal in 1816 and over the years has added such things as agate and opaline glass (1823), millefiore (1846), ... «GoErie.com, Jun 15»
10
Nick Cave's The Sick Bag Song: a rock odyssey
... organ is a neat blue-rimmed fold and the waxy skin on her belly under the light of the iPhone has an opaline sheen that is heartbreaking.”. «The Australian, Jun 15»

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