concavo-convex
/kon-key-voh-kon-veks/US // kɒnˈkeɪ voʊ kɒnˈvɛks //
凹凸不平,凹凸不平的
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : Also convexo-concave. concave on one side and convex on the other.
- : Optics. pertaining to or noting a lens in which the concave face has a greater degree of curvature than the convex face.
Examples
A convex lens is fixated on a slanted ceiling emanating a faint amount of soft white light.
It is sometimes indented, with its convex side in contact with the periphery of the cell.
Ellis's patent boot studs to save the sole, and the Euknemida, or concave-convex fastening springs, are the latest novelties.
From his waistcoat pocket he took a little silver convex mirror and surveyed himself critically therein.
This insect is much less in size than the former, and is more convex.
The body is very convex:, having the thorax as wide as the abdomen, subquadrate, with very convex sides.
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