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CONCAVO-CONVEX

\kənkˈɑːvə͡ʊkɒnvˈɛks], \kənkˈɑːvə‍ʊkɒnvˈɛks], \k_ə_n_k_ˈɑː_v_əʊ_k_ɒ_n_v_ˈɛ_k_s]\

Definitions of CONCAVO-CONVEX

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Specifically, having such a combination of concave and convex sides as makes the focal axis the shortest line between them. See Illust. under Lens.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Concave on one side and convex on opposite side.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

Concave one way, and convex the other.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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