Iridic
[ih-rid-ik, ahy-rid-] /ɪˈrɪd ɪk, aɪˈrɪd-/
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
of or containing iridium, especially in the tetravalent state.
/aɪˈrɪdɪk; ɪˈrɪd-/
adjective
1.
of or containing iridium, esp in the tetravalent state
2.
of or relating to the iris of the eye
iridic i·rid·ic (ĭ-rĭd’ĭk, ī-rĭd’-)
adj.
Of or relating to the iris.
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