topazlike

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

topaz +‎ -like

Adjective[edit]

topazlike (comparative more topazlike, superlative most topazlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a topaz.
    • 1891, Report upon the condition and progress of the U.S. National Museum:
      [] its rich ruby and topazlike coloring rendering it one of the most conspicuous and beautiful objects imaginable.
    • 1967, American Ceramic Society, Ceramic abstracts: Volume 46:
      [] a new endothermic peak and a corresponding weight loss occur at 815° owing to the formation of a topazlike aluminum fluosilicate.