convexo-concave

American  

[kuhn-vek-soh-kon-keyv] / kənˈvɛk soʊ kɒnˈkeɪv /

adjective

1. concavo-convex.

2. Optics. pertaining to or noting a lens in which the convex face has a greater degree of curvature than the concave face.

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convexo-concave British  

/ kənˌvɛksəʊkɒnˈkeɪv /

adjective

1. having one side convex and the other side concave

2. (of a lens) having a convex face with greater curvature than the concave face Compare concavo-convex

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Etymology

Origin of convexo-concave

First recorded in 1685–95; convexo- + concave

Example Sentences

The cornea and aqueous humors are convexo-concave, the vitreous humor is concavo-convex, while the crystalline humor is a convexo-convex medium.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

These are the Phænomena of thick convexo-concave Plates of Glass, which are every where of the same thickness.

From Opticks or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light by Newton, Isaac, Sir

In form, it is circular, convexo-concave, and resembles a watch-glass.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin