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prismatic
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pris·mat·ic  (prz-mtk) also pris·mat·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, resembling, or being a prism.
2. Formed by refraction of light through a prism. Used of a spectrum of light.
3. Brilliantly colored; iridescent.

[Greek prsma, prsmat-, prism; see prism + -ic.]

pris·mati·cal·ly adv.

prismatic [prɪzˈmætɪk]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) concerned with, containing, or produced by a prism
2. (Physics / General Physics) exhibiting bright spectral colours prismatic light
3. (Chemistry) Crystallog another word for orthorhombic
prismatically  adv

prismatic  (prz-mtk)
1. Relating to or resembling a prism.
2. Formed by refraction of light through a prism, used especially of a spectrum of light.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.prismatic - of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism; "prismatic form"
2.prismatic - exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism; "prismatic light"
colorful, colourful - having striking color; "colorful autumn leaves"
Translations
prismatic [prɪzˈmætɪk] ADJprismático
prismatic
adjprismatisch; (= multi-coloured)in den Farben des Spektrums; prismatic colourSpektralfarbe f
prismatic [prɪzˈmætɪk] adjprismatico/a


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