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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈprɪzəm/
prism means: A clear block, usually with triangular ends, that bends light or separates it into colors.
noun
A clear block, usually with triangular ends, that bends light or separates it into colors.
- The prism split the light into colors.
- She held a glass prism near the window.
- Sunlight passed through the prism and formed a rainbow.
A solid shape with two matching, parallel ends and flat sides joining them.
- Draw a triangular prism.
- A rectangular prism has six faces.
- We calculated the volume of several prisms.
Questions about prism
What does prism mean?
A clear block, usually with triangular ends, that bends light or separates it into colors.
What is prism in other languages?
Türkçe: prizma · Español: prisma · Français: prisme · Deutsch: Prisma · Italiano: prisma · 日本語: プリズム
How do you pronounce prism?
It is pronounced /ˈprɪzəm/.
How do you use prism in a sentence?
The prism split the light into colors. She held a glass prism near the window.
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