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Definition of planoconvex

planoconvex

/ˌpleɪnoʊkɑːnˈvɛks/
pla · no · con · vex
Adjective:planoconvex
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planoconvex Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Flat on one side and curved outward on the other, typically referring to the surface profile of an optical lens.

Example

"The optical instrument relies on a planoconvex lens to efficiently collimate the diverging light source."

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• Rhymes for planoconvex

• Nearby Words

planet
plank
plano
planoconvex
plant
plantain
plantcutter

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'planus' meaning 'flat' or 'level', combined with 'convexus' meaning 'arched' or 'vaulted'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Planoconvex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/planoconvex
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