Definition of: iridescence

(ir′ə·des′əns) noun Optics
The many–colored appearance caused by the interference effect of light rays striking the outer and inner surface layers of various bodies, as clouds, mother–of–pearl, oil films, etc. [<IRIDESCENT <Gk. iris, iridos rainbow + -ESCENCE]
—ir′i·des′cent adjective
—ir′i·des′cent·ly adverb

Most often used phrases:

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green iridescence
blue iridescence
cloud iridescence
purplish iridescence
violet iridescence
silver iridescence
metallic iridescence
bronze iridescence
limited view iridescence
colors iridescence
slight iridescence
internal iridescence
red iridescence
blue green iridescence

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