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Biconvex

Biconvex \Bi*con"vex\, a. [Pref. bi- + convex.] Convex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens.

Wiktionary
biconvex

a. Having both sides convex

WordNet
biconvex

adj. convex on both sides; lentil-shaped [syn: convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform]

Wikipedia
Biconvex

Biconvex may refer to:

  • Biconvex bipartite graph
  • Biconvex lens
  • Biconvex optimization

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Usage examples of "biconvex".

A shallow biconvex chunk of some glassy material, razor-edged, it barely fit into his open hand.

Ryne tucked it into his belt and took one of the missiles, A shallow biconvex chunk of some glassy material, razor-edged, it barely fit into his open hand.

Solar energy, concentrated by concave mirrors (or by biconvex lenses made of good optical glass), can be used to power solar stills, solar water heaters, solar cookers, solar pumps, and solar furnaces.