prism in Finnish
prism in Finnish is leikkaus, penger, prisma — prism means a transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.
prism in Finnish
leikkaus
(construction) A cutting or an embankment shaped like a prism (sense 1) or a number of prisms, such that its volume can be easily calculated.
penger
(construction) A cutting or an embankment shaped like a prism (sense 1) or a number of prisms, such that its volume can be easily calculated.
prisma
prisma
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
särmiö
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
takaisinheijastin
(by extension, surveying) A retroreflector which is usually attached to a surveying pole as a target for a total station which emits a light beam at the device and calculates how long it takes to be reflected back in order to measure distance.
näkökulma
(figurative) A perspective that colours one's perception.
What does "prism" mean?
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noun A transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.
"Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall."
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noun A particular way of viewing or interpreting something.
"She saw the whole debate through the prism of her own upbringing."
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prism in a sentence
- Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall.
- She saw the whole debate through the prism of her own upbringing.
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What is "prism" in Finnish?
"prism" in Finnish is leikkaus, penger, prisma. prism means: A transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.
How do you use "prism" in a sentence?
Example: "Light passing through the prism scattered into a rainbow on the wall." In Finnish, "prism" is leikkaus, penger, prisma.
Are there other ways to say "prism" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "prism": leikkaus, penger, prisma, särmiö, takaisinheijastin, näkökulma.
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