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opal

/ˈəʊpəl/ /ˈoʊpəl/

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noun

蛋白石，欧泊。

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. "

地质学家仔细检查了那块蛋白石，注意到它美丽的色彩，但也留意到它与石英晶体相比，质地要软一些。

mineral geology material substance

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noun

蛋白石终止密码子，UGA密码子.

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. "

在萨拉的分子生物学课上，她学到“蛋白石”（opal）是UGA终止密码子的一个别称，它发出信号，表示蛋白质合成的结束。

biology biochemistry

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noun

奥帕尔灰蝶，猫眼灰蝶

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. "

在热带雨林徒步时，那位蝴蝶爱好者兴奋地指着一只在蕨类植物间飞舞的奥帕尔灰蝶。

animal insect biology nature