prism

/ˈpɹɪzəm/

noun

  1. 1

    A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

  2. 2

    A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.

  3. 3

    A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.

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