irisation

[ ahy-ri-sey-shuh n ]

/ ˌaɪ rɪˈseɪ ʃən /

noun

the effect or quality of being iridescent; iridescence.

Nearby words

iris pit, iris shutter, iris-in, iris-nevus syndrome, iris-out, irisation, irish, irish boat, irish bridge, irish bull, irish christian brother

Origin of irisation

First recorded in 1850–55; iris + -ation

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