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Vocabulary Entry
prism
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A solid geometric figure with two parallel bases and rectangular or other faces.
Example Sentences
"The artist used a prism to create beautiful light effects in her painting."
"A prism can split white light into its component colors."
"In science class, we learned how prisms work with different wavelengths of light."
V
verb
To form a prism or to convert into a prism-like shape.
Example Sentences
"The glassblower aimed to prism the molten glass into various shapes."
"She learned how to prism the light to enhance the visuals in her project."
"The designer decided to prism the fabric for a unique texture."