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prism in German

prism in German is Prisma — prism means a transparent solid, often triangular, that bends light and can split it into a rainbow of colours.

prism in German

Prisma
noun

What does "prism" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 German?

"prism" in German is 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 German, "prism" is Prisma.

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