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iridescent

ir·i·des·cent [ ìrri déss'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having rainbow colors: having rainbow colors that appear to move and change as the angle at which they are seen changes

2. lustrous: having a lustrous or brilliant appearance


ir·i·des·cence noun
ir·i·des·cent·ly adverb
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