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Etymology
LL. prisma, "sawn to shape"
Pronunciation
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Noun
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- mathematics A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
- A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.
- A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.
Derived terms
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Nicol prism
prismatic
prismatically
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prismatoid
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