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Meaning of "pearlescent" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PEARLESCENT

pearlescent  [pɜːˈlɛsənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEARLESCENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pearlescent is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PEARLESCENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pearlescent

Iridescence

Iridescence is the property of certain surfaces that appear to change colour as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes. Examples of iridescence include soap bubbles, butterfly wings and sea shells, as well as certain minerals. It is often created by structural coloration.

Definition of pearlescent in the English dictionary

The definition of pearlescent in the dictionary is resembling a pearl, having a pearly lustre or sheen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEARLESCENT


acaulescent
ˌækɔːˈlɛsənt
adolescent
ˌædəˈlɛsənt
alkalescent
ˌælkəˈlɛsənt
antidepressant
ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛsənt
caulescent
kɔːˈlɛsənt
crescent
ˈkrɛsənt
effervescent
ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt
fluorescent
ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt
incalescent
ˌɪnkəˈlɛsənt
incandescent
ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt
incessant
ɪnˈsɛsənt
iridescent
ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt
obsolescent
ˌɒbsəˈlɛsənt
opalescent
ˌəʊpəˈlɛsənt
pallescent
pæˈlɛsənt
postadolescent
ˌpəʊstˌædəˈlɛsənt
preadolescent
ˌpriːædəˈlɛsənt
recalescent
ˌriːkəˈlɛsənt
somnolescent
ˌsɒmnəˈlɛsənt
virilescent
ˌvɪrɪˈlɛsənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEARLESCENT

pearl grey
Pearl Harbor
pearl millet
pearl necklace
pearl oyster
Pearl River
pearl-grey
pearl-handled
pearler
pearlescence
pearlier
pearlies
pearliest
pearliness
pearlised
pearlite
pearlitic
pearlized
pearlwort
pearly

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEARLESCENT

acquiescent
ascent
chemiluminescent
coalescent
convalescent
descent
Fertile Crescent
intumescent
line of descent
luminescent
nascent
phosphorescent
photoluminescent
prepubescent
recent
Red Crescent
reminiscent
scent
senescent
the crescent
tumescent

Synonyms and antonyms of pearlescent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pearlescent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEARLESCENT

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

Translator English - Chinese

珠光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nacarado
570 millions of speakers

English

pearlescent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pearlescent
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيرليسسينت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перламутровый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perolado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুক্তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nacré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pearlescent
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Perlglanz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

真珠光沢の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

진주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pearlescent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pearlescent
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pearlescent
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोत्यासारखा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sedef
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perlescenti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

perłowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перламутровий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

perlate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περλέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pärlemorskimrande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Perlemors
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pearlescent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEARLESCENT»

The term «pearlescent» is regularly used and occupies the 63.298 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEARLESCENT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEARLESCENT»

Discover the use of pearlescent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pearlescent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Paint and Coating Testing Manual: Fourteenth Edition of the ...
Many different grades and types of pearlescent pigments are available. These grades range from materials for soft, satin-like effects from small-particle-size pigments to materials with sparkle metallic effects from larger-size pigments. A special ...
J. V. Koleske, 1995
2
Handbook of Green Chemicals
HallStarTM EGS pearlescent, rubber PEG-2 stéarate pearlescent, shampoos EuroNac AN10; EuroNac AN45; Genapol® PGM Conc.; MackesterTM EGDS; MackesterTM GSTP; MackesterTM GSV pearlescent, shower gels EuroNacANIO  ...
‎2004
3
SPE/ANTEC 1996 Proceedings (Print version/ 3 volumes)
Pearlescent pigments are used to produce new effects in both transparent polymers and opaque polymers. The effects produced by the transparent polymers are quite different from those produced using opaque polymers. In transparent ...
Spe, 1996
4
Sugar Alcohols—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 ...
1:PT 2 2:HIT FF :0 2Fn h ml0 2FPT ° 2F r had .html&r=2325& =47&f=G&l=50&d= PG01&S1=20130314.PD.&OS=PD 20130314&RS=PD 20130314 (2013 Apr 04) Patent Issued for Pearlescent Agent Slurry for Liquid Treatment Composition By a  ...
‎2013
5
Plastics Additives
Eckart America: FLONAC Pearlescent Pigments: Flonac pearlescent pigments belong to a versatile group of effect pigments able to create an infinite range of visual effects. From the soft sheen of a single pearl, to the shimmering iridescence of ...
Ernest W. Flick, 2001
6
Chemistry and Technology of the Cosmetics and Toiletries ...
1.7.3 Pearlescent agents -CO— OCH,CH2 OH Glycol monostearate CO OCH2CH2 O— OC Glycol distearate Ethylene glycol mono- and distearates ( EGMS, EGDS) are most often used as pearlescent agents in surfactant formulations.
D. F. Williams, W.H. Schmitt, 1996
7
Art Quilts At Play: Ignite Your Inner Artist—Experiment with ...
METALLIC SHELLAC INKS AND PEARLESCENT LIQUID ACRYLIC INKS Even if sparkle and shine aren't your thing, using a little glimmer or a hint of metallic ink can add depth to your work. Metallic ink can be used to create allover patterns ...
Jane Davila, Elin Waterston, 2010
8
Coloring Technology for Plastics
PEARLESCENT. PIGMENTS. Although pearlescent pigments are commonly known for their decorative enhancement to plastic products, the pigments can now be used in a functional capacity. Today, due to further development of pearl lustre ...
Ronald M. Harris, 1999
9
Cosmeceuticals: Drugs vs. Cosmetics
Particle size: wet/dry sieve analysis; optical microscopy; laser diffraction; sedimentation. Bulk density: Fischer–Scott volumeter. pH. PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS AND OTHER SPECIALTY PIGMENTS Pearlescent Pigments The most important ...
Peter Elsner, Howard I. Maibach, 2000
10
Industrial Color Physics
The color production of pearlescent and interference pigments is essentially based on constructive interference. Pearlescent pigments imitate the nacre luster of natural pearls. The brilliant colors and unique luster are due to superimposed ...
Georg A. Klein, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEARLESCENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pearlescent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Toyota celebrates 50 years of sales in Britain: From a few dealers …
The basic road price is £25,545 though those little extras - 'touch and go' touchscreen navigation at £750, pearlescent paint at £650 - bumps ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Lois Tilton reviews Short Fiction, late July
A special needle was used, of a pearlescent alloy hammered to the thinness of a hair. It entered the fat of her lips and exited through the skin ... «Locus Online, Jul 15»
3
Rocket League's Upcoming Patch And DLC Bring Great Things To …
It's possible that pearlescent paint could be included in one of these packs, but Psyonix has yet to confirm. Rocket League has gathered up a ... «Game Informer, Jul 15»
4
Peugeot 308 SW GT Line 130
The price is £23,345 and the this car came with options including a panoramic fixed glass sunroof (£500) and pearlescent paint (£525). «Eurekar, Jul 15»
5
Décor that Tastefully Embraces the Colors of the Rainbow
... iridescence “adds movement,” said Manhattan designer Rafael de Cárdenas, who used a pearlescent white glass on the back wall of New ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
6
Rocket League's first post-release DLC and comprehensive patch …
Pearlescent paint is also rumored to be included. A paid ''Supersonic Fury'' DLC pack is also in the works which features two new vehicles. «PlayStation Universe, Jul 15»
7
Demi Lovato's Glowing Skin & Bold Red Lip In 'Cool For The …
Demi Lovato is sizzling in her new 'Cool For The Summer' video with pearlescent skin and bright red lips that we think are cool for any season. «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
8
Bulletproof Coffee Fans Can Now Hydrate With 'Fatwater'
Instead, "It's pearlescent... it feels wetter on the tongue." According to Asprey, a self-described biohacker, our bodies don't process water as ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
On the road: Mazda's CX-3 is sporty to drive and sexy inside
Our car is in Sport Nav spec, which is the top-of-the-range trim and has pearlescent paint and half-leather. Below Sport Nav comes SE-L and ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
10
In the Bay Area, the Grateful Dead will live — and twirl — forever
Based on its ethereal name, I imagined a fairy-tale setting with songbirds chirping on piney boughs, water trickling over pearlescent rocks and ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»

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