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prism in Tagalog

balimbing

UK/ˈpɹɪz(ə)m//ˈpɹɪzəm/

prism in Tagalog: balimbing. In English, prism means an object having the shape of a geometrical prism (sense 1).

Tagalog words for prism

type of polyhedron
balimbing

English meaning of prism

  1. noun An object having the shape of a geometrical prism (sense 1).
  2. noun A cutting (“open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through”) or an embankment shaped like a prism (sense 1) or a number of prisms, such that its volume can be easily calculated.
  3. noun A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.
  4. noun A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.

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Questions about prism in Tagalog

What is the meaning of prism in Tagalog?
Prism in Tagalog is balimbing.
Ano ang prism sa Tagalog?
Prism: balimbing.
What does prism mean in English?
Prism means an object having the shape of a geometrical prism (sense 1).

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