biconvex

[ bahy-kon-veks, bahy-kon-veks ]
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adjective
  1. convex on both sides, as a lens.

Origin of biconvex

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

Other words from biconvex

  • bi·con·vex·i·ty, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for biconvex

biconvex

/ (baɪˈkɒnvɛks, ˌbaɪkɒnˈvɛks) /


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

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Scientific definitions for biconvex

biconvex

[ bī′kŏn-vĕks ]


  1. Convex on both sides or surfaces.

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