Prismatically
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or like a prism.
2.
formed by or as if by a transparent prism.
3.
spectral in color; brilliant:
prismatic colors.
4.
highly varied or faceted:
a prismatic existence.
adjective
1.
concerned with, containing, or produced by a prism
2.
exhibiting bright spectral colours: prismatic light
3.
(crystallog) another word for orthorhombic
prismatic
(prĭz-māt’ĭk)
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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