ev·o·lute ( v  -l t ,  v-)n. Mathematics The locus of the centers of curvature of a given curve. [From Latin vol tus, past participle of volvere, to unroll; see evolve.] |
evolute [ˈɛvəˌluːt]
n
(Mathematics) a geometric curve that describes the locus of the centres of curvature of another curve (the involute). The tangents to the evolute are at right angles to the involute
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology having the margins rolled outwards
[from Latin ēvolūtus unrolled, from ēvolvere to roll out, evolve]
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