convexo-concave
[ kuh n-vek-soh-kon-keyv ]
/ kənˈvɛk soʊ kɒnˈkeɪv /
adjective
Optics.
pertaining to or noting a lens in which the convex face has a greater degree of curvature than the concave face.
Words nearby convexo-concave
convex hull,
convex lens,
convex sole,
convexity,
convexo-,
convexo-concave,
convexo-concave lens,
convexo-convex,
convexo-convex lens,
convexo-plane,
convey
Example sentences from the Web for convexo-concave
In form, it is circular, convexo-concave, and resembles a watch-glass.
British Dictionary definitions for convexo-concave
convexo-concave
/ (kənˌvɛksəʊkɒnˈkeɪv) /
adjective
having one side convex and the other side concave
(of a lens) having a convex face with greater curvature than the concave face
Compare concavo-convex (def. 2)
Medical definitions for convexo-concave
convexo-concave
[ kən-vĕk′sō-kən-kāv′ ]
adj.
Being convex on one side and concave on the other.
Having greater curvature on the convex side than on the concave side. Used of a lens.