iridial

/ɪˈrɪdiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the iris; particularly relating to the color of the iris.

“The iridial colors in the butterfly’s wings are a natural wonder.”

2. noun

a part of an iris diaphragm, especially in a camera.

“The iridial was adjusted to control the amount of light entering the camera.”

Synonyms

  • diaphragm
  • iris

Antonyms

  • opaque