iridescence

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Tentacular growths begin to invade the offshore structure, shimmering with oily iridescence against the rig’s dull, cold steel.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Out of the 16,724 known species and subspecies of ants worldwide, only a few exhibit blue coloration or iridescence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

And I think it's because it's got the iridescence to it as well.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

Her eyes are turquoise and sparkly; her feathers a silky black with a sheen of iridescence, sometimes green, sometimes lavender depending on the light.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

The sun sparked iridescence from their purple necks as they pecked.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin