Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prism
noun
/ˈprɪz.əm/
Definition
A prism is a transparent optical element with flat surfaces that refracts light.
Examples
- When white light passes through a glass prism, it splits into the colors of the rainbow.
- Scientists use prisms in various optical instruments to analyze light.
- He admired the beautiful patterns created by the sunlight shining through the prism.
Meaning
In physics, a prism is commonly used to disperse light into its constituent colors or to bend beams of light.
Synonyms
- glass block
- optical crystal
- light refractor
