Iridescence
noun
The property of having shimmering, rainbow-like colors.
The bird's iridescence makes it easy to spot in the wild.
Often appears as...
- pearlescent iridescence
- display iridescence
noun
The quality of changing colors when seen from different angles.
The iridescence of these glasses is due to the multiple layers of thin film coating on the lenses.
Often appears as...
- optical iridescence
- thin-film iridescence
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The property of having shimmering, rainbow-like colors.
The bird's iridescence makes it easy to spot in the wild.
Often appears as...
- pearlescent iridescence
- display iridescence
noun
The quality of changing colors when seen from different angles.
The iridescence of these glasses is due to the multiple layers of thin film coating on the lenses.
Often appears as...
- optical iridescence
- thin-film iridescence
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colorful Descriptions
Use 'iridescence' to vividly describe something with rainbow colors that change with angle or light.
The soap bubble's iridescence captivated the children.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
'Iridescence' often refers to natural phenomena, like shimmering insects, fish, or birds.
The peacock's tail displayed a mesmerizing iridescence.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Fashion
'Iridescence' is also common in describing fashion, art, or design with multicolored effects.
Her dress had a subtle iridescence that turned heads.
Pro Tip 1/3Colorful Descriptions
Use 'iridescence' to vividly describe something with rainbow colors that change with angle or light.
The soap bubble's iridescence captivated the children.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
'Iridescence' often refers to natural phenomena, like shimmering insects, fish, or birds.
The peacock's tail displayed a mesmerizing iridescence.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Fashion
'Iridescence' is also common in describing fashion, art, or design with multicolored effects.
Her dress had a subtle iridescence that turned heads.
Pro Tip 1/3Colorful Descriptions
Use 'iridescence' to vividly describe something with rainbow colors that change with angle or light.
The soap bubble's iridescence captivated the children.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Beauty
'Iridescence' often refers to natural phenomena, like shimmering insects, fish, or birds.
The peacock's tail displayed a mesmerizing iridescence.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Fashion
'Iridescence' is also common in describing fashion, art, or design with multicolored effects.
Her dress had a subtle iridescence that turned heads.
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The amazing brains and...
We zoom down and we see there's beautiful pigments and reflectors. There are the chromatophores opening and closing very quickly. And then, in the next layer of skin, it's quite interesting. The chromatophores are closed, and you see this magical iridescence just come out of the skin. This is also neurally controlled,
Video examples
The amazing brains and...
We zoom down and we see there's beautiful pigments and reflectors. There are the chromatophores opening and closing very quickly. And then, in the next layer of skin, it's quite interesting. The chromatophores are closed, and you see this magical iridescence just come out of the skin. This is also neurally controlled,
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