Used chiefly in cinematography and optics (“to iris in/out”)
Traductions
iriserCouleur; emploi rare ou littéraire. The mist was irised by the rising sun.
La brume a été irisée par le soleil levant.
Définitions
To open or close in a circular fashion like an iris diaphragm; to adjust an iris aperture. The cinematographer irised out to end the scene.
To color or cause to appear with rainbow-like hues; to iridesce. The mist was irised by the rising sun.
Synonymes
open (in a circular fashion)
close (in a circular fashion)
stop down
Attributive use referring to something relating to the iris of the eye or an iris diaphragm
Traductions
iridienAnatomie; relatif à l’iris de l’œil. The security system uses iris recognition technology.
Le système de sécurité utilise une technologie de reconnaissance iridienne.
Définitions
Relating to or resembling an iris (the eye, the flower, or an iris diaphragm). The security system uses iris recognition technology.