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concavo-concave

concavo-concave

9.9
Curved inward on both sides like two shallow bowls facing each other
  • adjective
  • /kɒnˈkeɪvoʊ kɒnˈkeɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bicóncavo
  • The concavo-concave lens was used to focus the light more precisely in the experiment.

Examples

  • A concavo-concave mirror can create unique reflections.

  • Red blood cells have a distinctive concavo-concave shape in their normal state.

  • A concavo-concave mirror can be used to create unique optical effects in scientific instruments.

  • The lens is concavo-concave.

  • The concavo-concave lens was used to focus the light more precisely in the experiment.

  • A concavo-concave mirror can be used to create unique optical effects in scientific instruments.

  • A concavo-concave mirror can create unique reflections.

Synonyms

biconcave
vsconcavo-concave
  • Specialized
9.4

Shaped with two inward curves, one on each side

is used mainly for optical parts like lenses and mirrors rather than cells

How Concave

concavo-concave
  • Specialized
9.9
concavo-convex
  • Specialized
9.5
planoconcave
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

concavo-concave positive

Etymology

Concavo-concave comes from Latin parts con- meaning 'together' and cavus meaning 'hollow'. Think of two small hollows like the English words cave or cavity, or the inside of a bowl on both sides. So a concavo-concave surface curves inward on both sides, as in some lenses or mirrors.