plano-convex

Adjective

Meaning

Plane or flat on one side, and convex on the other; as, a plano-convex lens. See Convex, and Lens.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Plano Galicia altiplano planoconvex plane-convex

Examples

If the lens is biconvex or plano-convex, a collimated beam of light passing through the lens converges to a spot (a focus) behind the lens. Source: Internet

If one of the surfaces is flat, the lens is plano-convex or plano-concave depending on the curvature of the other surface. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

plano- plano-concave plano-conical plano-horizontal plano-orbicular plano-subulate