"Porro prism" meaning in All languages combined

See Porro prism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Porro prisms [plural]
Etymology: Named after its inventor, Ignazio Porro. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Porro prism (plural Porro prisms)
  1. A reflection prism used in optical instruments to alter the orientation of an image. It consists of a block of glass shaped as a right geometric prism with right-angled triangular end faces. Wikipedia link: Ignazio Porro, Porro prism

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