What does prism mean?
nounA solid body with flat, usually triangular faces, typically with three pairs of equal and parallel sides, and with two pairs of opposite sides that are parallel to each other. A prism can also refer to a device that separates white light into its component colors, often used in optical instruments.
Example
"The artist used a prism to refract the light and create a colorful display."
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