Definition of biconvex in English:
biconvex
adjectivebʌɪˈkɒnvɛksbaɪˈkɑnvɛks
Convex on both sides.
Example sentencesExamples
- The described specimens are nearly equidimensional to slightly transverse in outline and moderately biconvex in profile.
- Their molds demonstrate that lenses were numerous, biconvex, hexagonal in outline and arranged in an hexagonal close-packing system.
- The crystalline lens, which provides approximately 30% of the refractive power, is biconvex and has the ability to change its shape to increase or decrease its focusing power.
- The posterior chamber is separated from the vitreous body by a transparent biconvex lens.
- The Obolellids have a foliated, impunctate, biconvex shell.
Definition of biconvex in US English:
biconvex
adjectivebaɪˈkɑnvɛksbīˈkänveks
Convex on both sides.
Example sentencesExamples
- The crystalline lens, which provides approximately 30% of the refractive power, is biconvex and has the ability to change its shape to increase or decrease its focusing power.
- The posterior chamber is separated from the vitreous body by a transparent biconvex lens.
- Their molds demonstrate that lenses were numerous, biconvex, hexagonal in outline and arranged in an hexagonal close-packing system.
- The Obolellids have a foliated, impunctate, biconvex shell.
- The described specimens are nearly equidimensional to slightly transverse in outline and moderately biconvex in profile.