iridic

• Adjectif rare ou littéraire qui signifie relatif à l'iris de l'œil ou à la fleur d'iris, ou qui évoque l'aspect de l'iris, notamment ses couleurs changeantes ou irisées.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or resembling the iris of the eye or the iris flower; rarely used in modern English.

1. Containing or relating to iridiumC1formal

   Of or containing the chemical element iridium, often used in alloys and as a catalyst.

   Iridique (relatif à l'iridium)

   • The iridic coating on the spark plug increased its durability.
   • They studied the properties of various iridic compounds.
   • The sample was found to have an iridic content of 0.5%.

2. Relating to the iris of the eyeC1formal

   Of or relating to the iris, the colored part of the eye that controls pupil size.

   Relatif à l'iris de l'œil

   • Iridic muscles adjust the amount of light entering the eye.
   • The iridic pattern is unique to each individual.
   • Inflammation of the iridic tissue can cause blurred vision.