prism glass

noun

Glass with one smooth side and the other side formed into sharp-edged ridges so as to reflect the light that passes through, used at windows to throw the light into the interior.

Meanings

nounprism glass (uncountable)
  1. uncountableGlass with one smooth side and the other side formed into sharp-edged ridges so as to reflect the light that passes through, used at windows to throw the light into the interior.
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