iridescence

noun

Definition of iridescencenext
as in luminescence

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Recent Examples of iridescence Biscan suggests benefiting from the gleam and dimension of iridescence while opting for the sophistication of marble and marble-look tiles. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 For an airy take on amethyst, go for a lavender hue with pink iridescence. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 It is covered in groovy colors with a metallic iridescence. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iridescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescence
  1. luminescence
  2. irradiation
Noun
  • The ringed planet may be difficult to spot because of the moon’s luminescence.
    — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Studying the effects of this fluctuating luminescence on interpreting gesture may tell us whether speech has significant benefits around an evening campfire.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of luminescence
Noun
  • In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Works Earth’s oceans absorb much of the sun’s daily irradiation and excess heat trapped in Earth’s atmosphere.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of irradiation

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