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opal glass [′ō·pəl ‚glas]

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Translucent or opaque glass, often milky white, made by adding impurities such as fluorine compounds to the melt; it appears white by reflected light but shows color images through thin sections; used for ornamental glass and as an efficient light diffuser.

opal glass

A diffusing glass of milk-white appearance formed by incorporating material of high refractive index in the glass to scatter light.

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