can anyone help me with the technical name for mother of pearl?

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can anyone help me with the technical name for mother of pearl?

2007-01-22 00:50:14 · 3 answers · asked by ROBERTO S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Mother of Pearl is the common name for iridescent nacre,a blend of minerals that are secreted by oysters and other mollusks and deposited inside their shells,coating and protecting their bodies from parasites and foreign objects.

2007-01-22 04:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by the gunners 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, the technical name is nacre.

2007-01-22 03:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Nacre.

2007-01-22 02:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Pink n Wise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋