concave

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The digital replica shows that some of the boilers are concave, which suggests they were still operating as they were plunged into the water.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

It only uses 1.0 gpf, with the help of two strong jets concealed in a concave rim beneath the seat that create a strong swirl during the flush.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

The team synthesized concave, umbrella-like metal complexes that could shield the rotor molecule from unwanted interactions with other molecules in the crystal.

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

On the top and bottom of the cylinder, the metal had been pushed up in a concave shape, thrust out from pressure on the inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Poet’s short frame was concave, like he had caught a large ball and never put it down.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys