OPALIZE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does opalize mean? 

• OPALIZE (verb)
  The verb OPALIZE has 2 senses:

1. make opalescent

2. replace or convert into opal

  Familiarity information: OPALIZE used as a verb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• OPALIZE (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make opalescent

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

opalise; opalize

Hypernyms (to "opalize" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Derivation:

opal (a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Replace or convert into opal

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

opalise; opalize

Context example:

opalized tree trunks

Hypernyms (to "opalize" is one way to...):

convert (change the nature, purpose, or function of something)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

Derivation:

opal (a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones)