prismatic

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prismatic (adjective; Greek prisma, prism): 1. In the shape of a prism; microscopically honeycombed; a needle-like prism structure.

2. (Mollusca: Bivalvia) Pertaining to a type of shell structure that consists of calcite or aragonite prisms.

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