Prismatic

Definition of Prismatic

Pris`mat´ic

(Crystallog.) Same as Orthorhombic.

Prismatic borax
(Chem.) borax crystallized in the form of oblique prisms, with ten molecules of water; - distinguished from octahedral borax.

Prismatic colors
(Opt.) the seven colors into which light is resolved when passed through a prism; primary colors. See Primary colors, under Color.

Prismatic compass
(Surv.) a compass having a prism for viewing a distant object and the compass card at the same time.

Prismatic spectrum
(Opt.) the spectrum produced by the passage of light through a prism.

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