len·tic·u·lar (l n-t k y -lr)adj. 1. Shaped like a biconvex lens. 2. Of or relating to a lens. [Latin lenticul  ris, lentil-shaped, from lenticula, lentil; see lentil.] |
lenticular [lɛnˈtɪkjʊlə], lentiform [ˈlɛntɪˌfɔːm]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) Also lentoid [ˈlɛntɔɪd] shaped like a biconvex lens
2. (Physics / General Physics) of or concerned with a lens or lenses
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) shaped like a lentil seed
4. (Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) of or relating to a galaxy with a large central bulge, small disc, but no spiral arms, intermediate in shape between spiral and elliptical galaxies
[from Latin lenticulāris like a lentil]
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| Adj. | 1. | lenticular - convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil |
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