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plano-convex Definition

plano-convex (-kän veks′, -kän′veks′)

adjective

having one side plane and the other convex

plano-convex Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lens: A plano-convex lens is placed with its curved surface with radius of curvature R resting on a plane glass surface.

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