Biconcave: meaning, definitions and examples
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biconcave
[ ˌbaɪ.kɒn.keɪv ]
shape description
Biconcave refers to a shape that is curved inward on both sides. It is commonly used to describe certain types of lenses or biological structures, such as red blood cells. In optics, biconcave lenses diverge light rays that pass through them, making them essential in various optical devices. Similarly, in biology, the biconcave shape of red blood cells increases their surface area for gas exchange and allows them to navigate through narrow capillaries effectively.
Synonyms
concave, inward-curved
Examples of usage
- The biconcave lens helped focus the light.
- Red blood cells have a biconcave shape.
- The biconcave structure enhances fluid dynamics.
Translations
Translations of the word "biconcave" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bicôncavo
🇮🇳 द्विस्तरीय
🇩🇪 bikonvex
🇮🇩 bikonveks
🇺🇦 біконкаве
🇵🇱 bikonkaw
🇯🇵 双凹面
🇫🇷 biconcave
🇪🇸 bicóncavo
🇹🇷 bikonkav
🇰🇷 이중오목
🇸🇦 مقعر مزدوج
🇨🇿 bikonvexní
🇸🇰 bikonkávny
🇨🇳 双凹面
🇸🇮 bikonkaven
🇮🇸 tvöfaldur dæld
🇰🇿 екі ойық
🇬🇪 ბიკონქავი
🇦🇿 bikonkav
🇲🇽 bicóncavo
Etymology
The term 'biconcave' is derived from a combination of the prefix 'bi-', meaning 'two', and 'concave', which comes from the Latin 'concavus', meaning 'hollow or arched inward'. The prefix indicates that both sides of the object are concave. The word has been applied in various fields, such as optics and biology, since it describes an important geometrical shape. In the 19th century, with advancements in medical science and optics, the significance of biconcave structures became more widely recognized, especially with the understanding of blood cell morphology and the development of corrective lenses for vision.