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opal

/ˈəʊpəl/ /ˈoʊpəl/

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noun

オパール

A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

Examples :

"The geologist carefully examined the opal, noting its beautiful colours but also its softer texture compared to the quartz crystals. "

地質学者はオパールを注意深く調べ、その美しい色合いだけでなく、水晶の結晶に比べて柔らかい質感にも注目した。

mineral geology material substance

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noun

オパール終止コドン

A colloquial name used in molecular biology referring to a particular stop codon sequence, "UGA."

Examples :

"In her molecular biology class, Sarah learned that "opal" is another name for the UGA stop codon, which signals the end of protein synthesis. "

分子生物学の授業で、サラは「オパール」が、タンパク質合成の終わりを示すUGA終止コドンの別の名前であることを学びました。

biology biochemistry

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オパールシジミ

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Nesolycaena.

Examples :

"While hiking in the rainforest, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out an opal flitting among the ferns. "

熱帯雨林でハイキング中、蝶愛好家はシダの間を飛び回るオパールシジミを興奮して指さしました。

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