About The Word Biprism
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Biprism
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What's The Definition Of Biprism?
[n] an optical device for obtaining interference fringes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Biprism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Biprism: 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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