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optical prism

/ˈɒptɪkəl ˈprɪzəm/

Traducción: Elemento óptico transparente con superficies planas y pulidas que refracta la luz, comúnmente utilizado para descomponer la luz blanca en los colores del espectro o para reflejarla en instrumentos científicos.

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/ˈɒptɪkəl ˈprɪzəm/C1formalscientific
  • esElemento óptico transparente con superficies planas y pulidas que refracta la luz, comúnmente utilizado para descomponer la luz blanca en los colores del espectro o para reflejarla en instrumentos científicos.

A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light, commonly used to split white light into its constituent spectral colors or to reflect light in scientific instruments.

  1. Light-dispersing objectB2formal

    A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light, often used to split white light into its constituent spectral colors.

    esprisma óptico

    • The scientist used an optical prism to demonstrate the spectrum of visible light.
    • When white light passes through an optical prism, it separates into a rainbow of colors.
    • Optical prisms are essential components in many scientific instruments like spectrometers.