What is another word for semi-opalescence?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛmiˌə͡ʊpəlˈɛsəns] (IPA) 
Semi-opalescence is a term used to describe a material that partially exhibits the characteristic of opalescence. Synonyms for semi-opalescence include the terms blurring, faint iridescence, and shimmer. Blurring is a term used when a substance blurs the outline of the object it refracts through, while faint iridescence describes a subtle spectral color that appears on the surface of a material. Shimmer is a term that refers to an effect where the substance reflects light and produces a sparkling or glittering effect. Other synonyms for semi-opalescence include translucency, partial opalescence, and semi-transparency, all describing materials that allow some light to pass through but not all.
