nicol prism

Nicol prism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nik-uh l]
- /ˈnɪkəl ˈprɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nik-uh l]
- /ˈnɪkəl ˈprɪz əm/

Definitions of nicol prism words

noun nicol prism one of a pair of prisms used to produce and analyze plane-polarized light in a polarizing microscope. Also called Nicol. Compare polarizer (def 1). 1
noun nicol prism a device composed of two prisms of Iceland spar or calcite cut at specified angles and cemented together with Canada balsam. It is used for producing plane-polarized light 0
noun nicol prism a prism consisting of two crystals of clear calcite cemented together, used for obtaining polarized light 0

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Origin of nicol prism

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; after William Nicol (1768-1851), British physicist, its inventor

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nicol prism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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