irisatev.
/ˈʌɪərɪseɪt/ transitive. To render iridescent.
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1828 N. Webster Amer. Dict. Eng. Lang. (citing Phillips).
Derivatives
ˈirisated adj. iridescent.
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the world > matter > colour > variegation > iridescence > [adjective]
changeablec1450
cangeant1608
volant1616
changeanta1653
changing1659
pavonine1688
versicoloured1721
perlaceous1777
iridescent1794
pavonated1798
chatoyant1816
nacreous1819
shot1824
versicolorate1826
nacrous1836
versicolorous1847
iridine1851
perlarious1858
nacry1859
nacrine1862
playing1871
fire-opalescent1873
irisated1887
holographic1988
1887 Science Sept. 115 A variety of hooks were used for different kinds of fish and according to the time of day, irisated shells being applied at noon and in a bright sun.
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