IRIDESCENCE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

iridescence

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Definition of iridescence

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

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Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026

Definition of luminescence

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It is intended to give utilities and other nuclear stakeholders an independent assessment before the fuel moves toward commercial demonstration irradiation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Moreover, tritium is easier to produce than plutonium, which has to be created in a costly and complex technological process that involves the irradiation of uranium in a nuclear reactor.

— Tereza Pultarova, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2026

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