Iridic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing tetravalent iridium. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to the iris of the eye. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the iris of the eye wordnet
  2. 2
    of or containing iridium wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
irianirianiridaliridaliridious

Etymology

Etymology 1

From irid(ium) + -ic; hence ultimately cognate with Etymology 2, as New Latin iridium is from Classical Latin iris, from Greek ἶρις (îris)).

Etymology 2

From irid- + -ic.

Related phrases

iridic oxide

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