Synonyms

biconvex

American

[bahy-kon-veks, bahy-kon-veks] / baɪˈkɒn vɛks, ˌbaɪ kɒnˈvɛks /

adjective

convex on both sides, as a lens.

biconvex British

/ ˌbaɪkɒnˈvɛks, baɪˈkɒnvɛks /

adjective

(of a lens) having convex faces on both sides; convexo-convex

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biconvex Scientific

/ bī′kŏn-vĕks′ /

Convex on both sides or surfaces.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

biconvexity

noun

Etymology

Origin of biconvex

First recorded in 1840–50; bi- ¹ + convex

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