lenticular

/lɛnˈtɪkjələr/
adjective
  1. Shaped like a lentil or a double-convex lens; oval and flattened on both sides.
    • Some ancient coins have a lenticular shape, thicker in the center and thinner at the edges.
    • The lenticular clouds hovering over the mountain looked like smooth flying saucers.
    • The lenticular design of the contact lens helps it fit comfortably on the eye.
  2. Relating to a lens or lenses, especially in optics or photography.
    • Lenticular arrays are used in some projectors to focus light evenly.
    • The camera uses a lenticular screen to produce a 3D effect without special glasses.
    • Lenticular printing creates images that appear to change when viewed from different angles.
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