Prisma Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Prisma" is used as noun with the meaning of "prism", "geometric prism" or "optical prism".

Essential properties of "Prisma"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Prisma
  • Plural: die Prismen

Meanings of "Prisma" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A geometric solid with parallel polygonal bases and rectangular sides"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Prisma hat zwei parallele Basen.A prism has two parallel bases.
  2. Das Licht wird durch ein Prisma gebrochen.Light is refracted by a prism.
  3. Ein Prisma kann Licht in Spektralfarben zerlegen.A prism can split light into spectral colors.

2.) "An optical device that splits light into its constituent colors"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Prisma wird in Spektrometern verwendet.A prism is used in spectrometers.
  2. Das Prisma erzeugt ein Regenbogenspektrum.The prism creates a rainbow spectrum.
  3. Mit einem Prisma kann man Licht analysieren.With a prism, one can analyze light.
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