radius of curvature

Definitions

General Science

• noun the radius of a circle whose curvature matches that of a curve at some given point

Astronomy

• The radius of the sphere of which a lens or mirror surface forms a part

Construction

• A measure of the dimensions of a curve, as in the radius of curvature of a directional wall.

Nearby Definitions of “radius of curvature”

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Contexts for “radius of curvature”

3 definitions in context
• General Science
• Astronomy
• Construction