Optical Prism (Noun)
Meaning
Optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The optical prism in the telescope allowed for a clearer view of the stars by refracting the light.
- The scientist used an optical prism to split the white light into its individual colors.
- In the lab, the researcher carefully handled the delicate optical prism to avoid damaging it.
- The optical prism in the microscope helped to magnify the tiny cells being observed.
- The optical prism was used to invert the image of the object being studied, providing a unique perspective.