albescent

Etymology
18th century. From, present participle of , from

Adjective

 * 1) Becoming white or whitish; moderately white.
 * 2) * 2002,, The Velocity Gospel, Scar Garden 2010 (Complete Accomplice), p. 180:
 * Albescent shapes played over the walls, teasing hundreds of drifty pleasures from his brain.
 * Albescent shapes played over the walls, teasing hundreds of drifty pleasures from his brain.

Related terms

 * albescence

Translations

 * Portuguese: albescente