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prism

/ˈpɹɪzəm/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
  2. A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.
  3. A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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