pearlescent

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ASUS calls the design the 1008HA has pearlescent, because it does look kind of shiney like a perl.

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  1. adjective Having a pearly luster or gloss.

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  • Then she offered Jury a smile as dewy as her pearlescent holder, which was arched toward the ceiling as she put her elbow on her knee and swung a slim and slippered foot. —  Martha Grimes - The Old Silent
  • ASUS calls the design the 1008HA has pearlescent, because it does look kind of shiney like a perl. —  HardwareGeeks RSS Feed All Blogs
  • This product contains pearlescent shimmering powders, with a smooth texture. —  WebWire | Recent Headlines
  • In addition to the mineral foundation, Nature's Minerals also include three fabulous cheek colours and five sensational pearlescent eye shades. —  Viva Woman
  • After about 12 hours, the seeds looked plump, pearlescent, and distinctly alive.
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