NACRE

Nacre

Nacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.

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nacre

Noun

  1. A shellfish which contains mother-of-pearl.
  2. A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells; mother-of-pearl.


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