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prisms

/ˈprɪzəmz/

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

Examples :

"The science teacher showed the class how light separates into a rainbow of colors when it passes through glass prisms. "
math physics material science

Related Words

Illustration parallel

parallel noun

/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

One of a set of parallel lines.

"The train tracks are two parallel lines that run through the entire town. "

Illustration separated

separated verb

/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

Illustration transparent

transparent adjective

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration parallelogram

parallelogram noun

/ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/

A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.

"The tabletop is shaped like a parallelogram, with its opposite sides perfectly parallel and the same length. "

Illustration triangular

triangular adjective

/tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/

Shaped like a triangle.

"The park bench had a triangular shape, perfect for two people to sit together. "

Illustration separates

separates noun

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪts/ /sɛpəˌreɪts/ /sɛpəˌɹeɪts/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"She likes to buy separates because she can mix and match them to create many different outfits. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration vertical

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

Illustration polyhedron

polyhedron noun

/pɒliˈhiːdɹən/

A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.

"The teacher showed us a colorful polyhedron with triangles and squares for faces. "

Illustration crystals

crystals noun

/ˈkɹɪstəlz/

A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.

"The sugar in the candy formed tiny, sparkling crystals. "