pentaprism

noun

pen·​ta·​prism

ˈpentə+ˌ-

: a pentagonal prism having one angle 90° and the others 112° 30′, producing a constant deviation of 90° for any wavelength, and used as a reflector in range finders

Word History

Etymology

penta- + prism

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