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prism definition and meaning

n. A solid whose bases or ends are any similar, equal, and parallel plane figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
n. A transparent body, with usually three rectangular plane faces or sides, and two equal and parallel triangular ends or bases; -- used in experiments on refraction, dispersion, etc.
n. A form the planes of which are parallel to the vertical axis. See Form, n., 13.

Crossword clues for prism

- Geometric shape
- Light dispersing solid
- Light splitter
- Light-splitting glass
- Optical reflector
- Polyhedron
- Rainbow-making crystal