biconcave
/bai'kɔnkeiv/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Concave on both sides: Having a surface that curves inward on both sides, like a lens that is thinner in the middle than at the edges.
Usage
- The word biconcave is a technical adjective, primarily used in scientific contexts like optics, biology, and medicine. It describes the specific shape of an object.
- It is typically used attributively (before a noun) to modify the noun it describes.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Red blood cells have a distinctive biconcave disc shape.
- A biconcave lens causes light rays to diverge.
Advanced Usage
- "Biconcavity" (noun): The state or quality of being biconcave.
- The biconcavity of the lens is crucial for its optical function.
Variants and Related Words
- Concave (adj): Curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere. (This is the root concept for one side).
- Plano-concave (adj): Flat on one side and concave on the other.
- Convex (adj): Curved outward. (This is the opposite shape).
Synonyms
- Concavo-concave: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Biconvex (adj): Convex on both sides.
- Convex (adj): Curved outward.
Adjective
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concave on both sides
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