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lenticular Definition

len·ticu·lar (len tikyo̵̅o̅ lər)

adjective

  1. shaped like a lentil or biconvex lens
  2. of a lens
  3. of the lens of the eye
  4. designating or of a projection screen made up of a series of small cylindrical lenses set on the surface: the screen is very bright over a wide angle of viewing

Etymology: L lenticularis < lenticula: see lentil

lenticular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cloud: The lenticular cloud hovering above the summit is ominous.
  • technology: This is the first time such complex actions have been displayed on a poster and marks a new beginning for lenticular technology.
  • nucleus: Globus pallidus The inner part of the lenticular nucleus.
  • poster: The three lenticular posters form a centerpiece for the campaign, which consists of a total of 76 6-sheets in key central Sheffield locations.
  • shape: The crystals are even the same lenticular shape as those seen in the Arab core.
  • film: Lenticular films can be overlaid to control diffusion in both dimensions.

Browse dictionary entries near lenticular

  1. lenticel
  2. lentic
  3. Lenten
  4. lentando
  5. lentamente
  6. lent
  7. lens
  8. Lenore
  9. leno
  10. lenity
  1. lenticulate
  2. lenticule
  3. lentiginous
  4. lentigo
  5. lentil
  6. lentissimo
  7. lentivirus
  8. lento
  9. lentoid
  10. Leo