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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. 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.