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iridic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
iridic
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Containing tetravalent iridium.

adj

Of or relating to the iris of the eye.

Etymology

From irid(ium) + -ic; hence ultimately cognate with Etymology 2, as New Latin iridium is from Classical Latin iris, from Greek ἶρις (îris)).

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

aniridic

Phrases

iridico- iridic oxide

Synonyms

iridious iridal

Questions

What does iridic mean?
Containing tetravalent iridium.
Where does iridic come from?
From irid(ium) + -ic; hence ultimately cognate with Etymology 2, as New Latin iridium is from Classical Latin iris, from Greek ἶρις (îris)).

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