What is "opalize"

Opalize \O"pal*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Opalized; p. pr. & vb. n. Opalizing.] [Cf. F. opaliser.] To convert into opal, or a substance like opal.
--Lyell.

alt. 1 To convert into a form of opal or chalcedony, especially to convert wood into such a fossilized form. 2 To make opalescent. vb. 1 To convert into a form of opal or chalcedony, especially to convert wood into such a fossilized form. 2 To make opalescent.

1. v. make opalescent [syn: opalise]

2. replace or convert into opal; "opalized tree trunks" [syn: opalise]