biconvex (Meaning)
Wordnet
biconvex (s)
convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
Webster
biconvex (a.)
Convex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens.
Synonyms & Antonyms of biconvex
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biconvex Sentence Examples
- A biconvex lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges.
- Biconvex shapes are commonly found in lenses used in optical instruments.
- When light passes through a biconvex lens, it converges to a focal point.
- The biconvex nature of the lens allows it to refract light rays and focus them onto a single point.
- A biconvex mirror can produce a magnified virtual image of an object placed in front of it.
- The curvature of a biconvex lens determines its optical properties, such as its focal length.
- The biconvex design of certain intraocular lenses helps to correct vision after cataract surgery.
- Engineers often utilize biconvex shapes in the design of optical components for cameras and projectors.
- A biconvex glass lens is typically used in magnifying glasses to enlarge objects.
- The biconvex curvature of the lens minimizes spherical aberration, ensuring sharper images.
FAQs About the word biconvex
convex on both sides; shaped like a lentilConvex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
A biconvex lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges.
Biconvex shapes are commonly found in lenses used in optical instruments.
When light passes through a biconvex lens, it converges to a focal point.
The biconvex nature of the lens allows it to refract light rays and focus them onto a single point.
