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Nicol prism

Syllabification: (Nic·ol prism)

Pronunciation: /ˈnikəl/

Definition of Nicol prism

noun

a device for producing plane-polarized light, consisting of two pieces of optically clear calcite or Iceland spar cemented together with Canada balsam in the shape of a prism.