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Biprism

Biprism Meaning & Definition
Biprism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Biprism?

[n] an optical device for obtaining interference fringes

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See Also | optical device | optical prism | prism

Biprism In Webster's Dictionary

\Bi"prism\, n. [Pref. bi- + prism.] 1. A prism whose refracting angle is very nearly 180 degrees. 2. A combination of two short rectangular glass prisms cemented together at their diagonal faces so as to form a cube; -- called also {optical cube}. It is used in one form of photometer.

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