Definition

The quality of showing many different colors that seem to change when viewed from different angles.

Example

The iridescence of the soap bubble made it look magical in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the iridescence on a soap bubble in the sunlight?

Yeah, it’s beautiful! The colors just seem to dance around.

Exactly! That kind of iridescence always catches my eye.

Me too! It's like nature's way of showing off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iridescence → It is formed from "iris" (from Latin *iris*, meaning rainbow) and "-escent" (from Latin *escentem*, meaning becoming). The word describes the quality of becoming like a rainbow, exhibiting a spectrum of colors that change when viewed from different angles.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'iris' which relates to a rainbow, and remember that 'iridescence' means the quality of showing rainbow-like colors.

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