lenticular

/len'tikjulə/ Cách viết khác : (lenticulated) /len'tikjuleitid/ (lentiform) /'lentifɔ:m/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a lenticular lens under a bright light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil: Describes an object or surface that is curved outward on both sides, similar in shape to a biconvex lens or a lentil seed.

Usage

• The term is primarily used in scientific, technical, and descriptive contexts to specify a particular geometric shape.
• It can describe physical objects, optical components, or anatomical features.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The jeweler examined the lenticular gemstone, noting its distinctive double-convex shape.
  • Galaxies viewed edge-on can sometimes appear lenticular, resembling a convex lens.
  • The artist used a lenticular lens to create an image that changes when viewed from different angles.

Advanced Usage

• In Optics and Technology: A "lenticular lens" is a sheet of plastic with an array of such lenses, used to produce images with an illusion of depth or motion.
  • The postcard featured a lenticular print, making the picture of the waterfall appear to move.
• In Anatomy and Biology: Can describe structures, such as the "lenticular nucleus" in the brain or certain plant spores, that have a biconvex form.
  • The lenticular nucleus is a critical part of the brain's basal ganglia.

Variants and Related Words

• Lentiform (adj): A synonym meaning "lens-shaped."
  • The scan showed a lentiform lesion.
• Lenticulated (adj): An older or less common variant meaning "formed or shaped like a lens."
• Biconvex (adj): A more general geometric term meaning convex on both sides.
  • The biconvex lens focused the light perfectly.

Synonyms

• Lens-shaped
• Biconvex
• Lentiform

Antonyms

• Concave: Curved inward.
• Plano-convex: Flat on one side, convex on the other.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Lenticular cloud: A type of cloud that is lens-shaped, often stationary and formed near mountains.
  • The pilots were cautious of the lenticular clouds forming over the ridge, indicating strong winds.
• Lenticular printing: A printing technique that uses a lenticular lens to create images with depth or the illusion of motion.
  • The magazine cover used lenticular printing for a striking 3D effect.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• biconvex
• convexo-convex
• lentiform