"prism" meaning in English

See prism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: ˈprɪz(ə)m/ [UK], /ˈprɪzəm/ [US] Audio: en-us-prism.ogg [US] Forms: prism [singular], prisms [plural]
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  1. A prism is a polyhedron with two ends of the same shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
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  2. A prism is a transparent block in the shape of a prism, typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
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