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prism

UK
/ˈprɪz.əm/
US
/ˈprɪz.əm/

Translations

prismnoun
prisms
pl
UK
/ˈprɪz.əm/
US
/ˈprɪz.əm/
The scientist used a prism to split the light into its component colors.
Le scientifique a utilisé un prisme pour décomposer la lumière en ses couleurs composantes.
The artist drew a triangular prism to illustrate the concept of three-dimensional shapes.
L'artiste a dessiné un prisme triangulaire pour illustrer le concept des formes tridimensionnelles.
Additional translations
prismeAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
glass
optical element
triangular block
light refractor
geometric solid
prismadjective
UK
/ˈprɪz.əm/
US
/ˈprɪz.əm/
Used attributively to denote relation to prisms (e.g., prism lenses).
The optometrist recommended prism lenses for correcting double vision.
L'opticien a recommandé des verres prismatiques pour corriger la vision double.

Definitions

prismnoun
A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light.
The scientist used a prism to split the light into its component colors.
A solid geometric figure with two identical ends and flat sides.
The artist drew a triangular prism to illustrate the concept of three-dimensional shapes.
A medium that distorts, slants, or colors whatever is viewed through it.
The novel is written through the prism of the protagonist's unique perspective.
prismadjective
Relating to, incorporating, or designating a prism or prisms.
The optometrist recommended prism lenses for correcting double vision.
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