Definitions

1. verb

to impregnate or tinge with gold or gold color, especially to impart a golden color to the teeth of fish, especially salmon, by the presence of certain parasites

“The stream iridates the salmon’s teeth, making them more attractive to predators.”

2. verb

to coat or impregnate with iridin or another substance that gives a golden color

“The researcher iridated the surface of the sample to analyze its properties.”

3. verb

to become or cause to become iridated

“The sunlight iridates the flowers, causing them to change color.”