CEFR C1

prism

noun

Meaning

A transparent solid object with flat, polished surfaces that refracts light into its component colors.

Examples

Physics students used a glass prism to demonstrate how white light separates into the visible spectrum.
The crystal prism hanging in the window created tiny rainbows that danced around the room.

Synonyms: glass, crystal, refractor

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prism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪz.əm/

Definition

A transparent solid object with flat, polished surfaces that refracts light into its component colors.

Examples

Physics students used a glass prism to demonstrate how white light separates into the visible spectrum.
The crystal prism hanging in the window created tiny rainbows that danced around the room.
She studied how the light bent as it passed through the triangular prism.

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