convex

(adjective)

Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle.

Related Terms

  • specular
  • concave

Examples of convex in the following topics:

  • Refraction and Magnification

    • In general, two types of lenses exist: convex lenses, which cause parallel light rays to converge, and concave lenses, which cause parallel light rays to diverge.
    • The former property of convex lenses is of special interest to microbiologists.
    • In essence, a convex lens allows magnification.
    • A magnifying glass is one convex lens, and this by itself allows the magnification of objects.
    • Note also that many of the lenses are convex, thus the light that goes through a specimen is focused and therefore magnified.
  • Deinococcus and Thermus

    • Colonies are smooth, convex, and pink to red in color.
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