biconvex

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I then examined the fittings of this mechanism, whose power was increased a hundredfold by biconvex lenses that were designed like those in a lighthouse and kept its rays productively focused.

From Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Walter, F. P.

The crystalline lens is a transparent, biconvex body sustained by the ciliary processes.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

Convex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

In 671 Scolopendra, where there are four, the corneal lens is a biconvex thickening of the cuticle.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

Set in the cabin's walls were four deadlights, windows of biconvex glass that enabled the man at the helm to see in every direction.

From Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Walter, F. P.