triangular prism
1Triangular prism — In geometry, a triangular prism or three sided prism is a type of prism; it is a polyhedron made of a triangular base, a translated copy, and 3 faces joining corresponding sides.If the sides are squares, it is called a uniform polyhedron. In… …
2triangular prism — noun A prism with a triangular base …
3triangular prism — noun a prism whose bases are triangles • Hypernyms: ↑prism …
4triangular prism — triangle shaped transparent body that fractures light rays into the colors of the spectrum …
5Biaugmented triangular prism — Infobox Polyhedron with net Polyhedron Type=Johnson J49 J50 J51 Face List=3x2+4 triangles 1 square Edge Count=17 Vertex Count=8 Symmetry Group= C 2v Vertex List=2(35) 2(34) 4(33.4) Dual= Property List=convex Net In geometry, the biaugmented… …
6Augmented triangular prism — Infobox Polyhedron with net Polyhedron Type=Johnson J48 J49 J50 Face List=3x2 triangles 2 squares Edge Count=13 Vertex Count=7 Symmetry Group= C 2v Vertex List=2(3.42) 1(34) 4(33.4) Dual= Property List=convex Net In geometry, the augmented… …
7Triaugmented triangular prism — Infobox Polyhedron with net Polyhedron Type=Johnson J 50 J51 J52 Face List=2+2x6 triangles Edge Count=21 Vertex Count=9 Symmetry Group= D 3h Vertex List=3(34) 6(35) Dual= Property List=convex, deltahedron Net In geometry, the triaugmented… …
8Prism — (pr[i^]z m), n. [L. prisma, Gr. pri sma, fr. pri zein, pri ein, to saw: cf. F. prisme.] 1. (Geom.) A solid whose bases or ends are any similar, equal, and parallel plane figures, and whose sides are parallelograms. [1913 Webster] Note: Prisms of… …
9Prism (optics) — For other uses, see Prism (disambiguation). A plastic prism In optics, a prism is a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light. The exact angles between the surfaces depend on the application. The traditional… …
10prism — /priz euhm/, n. 1. Optics. a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light. 2. Geom. a solid having bases or ends that are parallel, congruent polygons and sides… …
