Definition
microprisms
noun
- Plural of microprism; tiny prisms, typically microscopic in size, used in optical devices, reflective materials, or scientific instruments to refract or reflect light.
Usage: technical; usually plural; commonly used in optics and materials science
Examples
- The reflective safety vest uses microprisms to bounce light back toward its source.
- Microprisms are embedded in road signs to improve visibility at night.
- The optical engineer designed a lens array using thousands of microprisms.
- Microprisms in the coating help the telescope focus light more efficiently.
- These microprisms scatter light in multiple directions for enhanced brightness.