1. a lustrous, iridescent quality resembling that of pearls

Examples

• The soap bubble displayed beautiful pearlescence in the sunlight.
• The car’s paint had a subtle pearlescence that changed color depending on the angle.
• Mother-of-pearl is prized for its natural pearlescence.
• The makeup artist used eyeshadow with pearlescence to create a glamorous look.
• The fish scales showed remarkable pearlescence as it swam through the water.
• The ceramic vase was glazed to achieve an elegant pearlescence.