BusinessAugust 28, 2026

prismatic

priz-MAT-ik

Definition

Having the form of a prism, specifically referring to the flat, rectangular shape of standardized battery cells used in electric vehicles.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'prisma' (meaning 'something sawn'), the term entered English via late Latin to describe objects shaped like a geometric prism.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific type of battery cell lids and cans that the new manufacturing facility will produce for the electric vehicle supply chain.

Sapura Industrial advancing RM58 mil to EV precision parts manufacturing JV

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