prism
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/ˈprɪzəm/
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/ˈprɪzəm/
noun
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A prism is a geometric shape with two ends that are the same and flat, and the sides are parallelograms.
The artist used a prism to study how light behaves when it passes through different shapes.
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A prism can also be a clear piece of glass or plastic that splits light into different colors, like a rainbow.
When sunlight passed through the prism, it created a beautiful spectrum of colors on the wall.
translation
A prism is a geometric shape with two ends that are the same and flat, and the sides are parallelograms.; A prism can also be a clear piece of glass or plastic that splits light into different colors, like a rainbow.
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prisms