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prism

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

LIGHT BENDING BLOCKB2

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.

Common phrases: glass prism, prism experiment, optical prism

SOLID SHAPEB2

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.

Common phrases: triangular prism, rectangular prism, prism volume

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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