| convex |
equally rounded, broadly obtuse.
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| convolute |
of lobes, the upper surface strongly convex and the lower surface strongly concave.
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| convex |
[kon-VEX] having a curved form that bulges outward (resembling the outer surface of a sphere).
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| convection |
atmospheric motions that are predominantly vertical, such as rising air currents produced by surface heating. Forced convection happens when air is forced to rise by something, such as an advancing cold front or mountains. Free convection is the rising of heated air and the sinking of cooler air without the need of external forces.
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| convolute |
rolled or twisted spirally: (wings) wrapping around the body, the outer surface being convex. See revolute, involute.
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