opalize
To convert into a form of opal or chalcedony, especially to convert wood into such a fossilized form.
Verb
- To convert into a form of opal or chalcedony, especially to convert wood into such a fossilized form.
- To make opalescent.
Origin
Etymology tree English opal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English opalize From opal + -ize.