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单词 revolute
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Definition of revolute in English:

revolute

adjective ˈrɛvəl(j)uːtˈrevəˌl(y)o͞ot
Botany
  • (especially of the edge of a leaf) curved or curled back.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Species of sections Musa and Rhodochlamys share common characteristics, possessing the same chromosome number and having bracts that are generally sulcate, glaucous and that become revolute on fading.
    • Because it is somewhat revolute, the stigmatic area is peripherally also exposed towards the dorsal side.
    • The dry seed was elongated along the main axis, with an elaiosome at the former placental end and revolute margins folded under the seed.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin revolutus 'unrolled', past participle of revolvere (see revolve).

 
 

Definition of revolute in US English:

revolute

adjectiveˈrevəˌl(y)o͞ot
Botany
  • (especially of the edge of a leaf) curved or curled back.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Because it is somewhat revolute, the stigmatic area is peripherally also exposed towards the dorsal side.
    • Species of sections Musa and Rhodochlamys share common characteristics, possessing the same chromosome number and having bracts that are generally sulcate, glaucous and that become revolute on fading.
    • The dry seed was elongated along the main axis, with an elaiosome at the former placental end and revolute margins folded under the seed.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin revolutus ‘unrolled’, past participle of revolvere (see revolve).

 
 
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