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Iridescent

  1. adjective

    varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

    “changeable taffeta”

    Similar: changeable, chatoyant, shot

  2. adjective

    having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

    “an iridescent oil slick”

    Similar: nacreous, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent

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