hydrophane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semitranslucent variety of opal that becomes translucent or transparent on immersion in water.

Word forms

hydrophane hydrophanes

Etymology

From hydro- (water) + -phane (“appearing”).

Related words

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