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prismatic
[ priz-mat-ik ]
/ prɪzˈmæt ɪk /
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adjective
of, relating to, or like a prism.
formed by or as if by a transparent prism.
spectral in color; brilliant: prismatic colors.
highly varied or faceted: a prismatic existence.
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British Dictionary definitions for prismatic
prismatic
/ (prɪzˈmætɪk) /
adjective
concerned with, containing, or produced by a prism
exhibiting bright spectral coloursprismatic light
crystallog another word for orthorhombic
Derived forms of prismatic
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Scientific definitions for prismatic
prismatic
[ prÄz-măt′Äk ]
Relating to or resembling a prism.
Formed by refraction of light through a prism, used especially of a spectrum of light.
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