noun
- Plural of nacre; the iridescent layer of material that lines the inside of mollusk shells, also called mother-of-pearl.
Usage: Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple instances or sources of the material.; Technical/scientific context.
Examples
- The jewelry maker collected nacres from oyster shells to create lustrous inlays.
- Different mollusk species produce nacres with varying colors and iridescence.
- The nacres were carefully extracted and polished for use in decorative arts.
- Nacres have been valued for centuries in the production of fine buttons and ornaments.