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iridescence

English

Noun

iridescence (countable and uncountable, plural iridescences)

  1. The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color.
  2. Any shimmer of glittering and changeable colors.

Related terms

  • iridescent
  • iridescently
  • iridesce

See also

  • luminescence
  • fluorescence

Translations

References

  • iridescence in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • iridescence in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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brilliancy

English

Etymology

brilliant +? -cy or brilliance +? -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?b??lj?nsi/
  • Hyphenation: bril?lian?cy

Noun

brilliancy (countable and uncountable, plural brilliancies)

  1. A shining quality; brilliance.
  2. An act of being brilliant.
  3. (chess) A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.
    • 2015, Michael Hearst, Extraordinary People: A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World's Most Fascinating Individuals, Chronicle Books (?ISBN), page 38

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