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iridescent

[ir-i-des-uhnt] / ˌɪr ɪˈdɛs ənt /


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The team found that sea silk's iridescent appearance comes from layered spherical protein structures known as "photonin."

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

At another wholesale mall, iridescent streamers and gold mirror balls hung from the ceiling of Wen Linpeng's shop selling colourful soap bars, perfumes and make-up products.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

This elusive, iridescent predator relies on split-second timing and is rarely seen, let alone photographed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Where her vision clears, she’s in a hall lit by candlelight and crystal chandeliers draped in pearls, dressed in an iridescent gown and jewels evocative of the decade’s New Romantic style.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

As I fasten the iridescent black buttons, I catch notice of the number tattooed on my arm—A28865—from the day I lost my name in a distant world.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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