Meaning & use
biconvex
Having two surfaces that curve outward on both sides, like a lens bulging on each face.
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A magnifying glass typically uses a biconvex lens to focus light.
The biconvex shape of the lens caused light rays to converge at a single point.
A note on using this word
Biconvex lenses bulge outward on both faces to converge light, unlike biconcave lenses, which spread it apart.
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