Associations to the word «Prism»
Noun
- Dispersion
- Diffraction
- Nsa
- Vertex
- Spectrometer
- Binocular
- Rainbow
- Lens
- Polygon
- Cube
- Wavelength
- Optics
- Multiple
- Compressor
- Katy
- Spectrum
- Oscillator
- Analyzer
- Symmetry
- Waveguide
- Polarization
- Deviation
- Pyramid
- Facet
- Enamel
- Surveillance
- Cupola
- Metadata
- Beam
- Wedge
- Leisure
- Angle
- Optic
- Reflector
- Inlet
- Rectangle
- Abbe
- Geometry
- Mirror
- Quartz
- Incidence
- Telescope
- Laser
- Ark
- Slit
- Bowers
- Crystal
- Finder
- Solid
- Thermometer
- Sunlight
- Newton
- Reflection
- Sediment
- Color
- Aperture
- Hyperion
- Coating
- Microscope
- Triangle
- Infinity
Adjective
Wiktionary
PRISM, noun. (geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
PRISM, noun. A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.
PRISM, noun. A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.
PRISM GLASS, noun. Glass with one smooth side and the other side formed into sharp-edged ridges so as to reflect the light that passes through, used at windows to throw the light into the interior.
Dictionary definition
PRISM, noun. A polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms.
PRISM, noun. Optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image.
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