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Volute (disambiguation)

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A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column.

Volute may also refer to:

Science and technology

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  • Volutidae (common name volutes), a taxonomic family of predatory sea snails
  • Volute (pump), the casing in a centrifugal pump
  • Volute spring, a compression spring in the form of a cone

Other uses

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  • Volute, a spiral or scroll form in the arabesque form of artistic decoration
  • Volute, a handrail for a bullnose step that is shaped like a spiral; See Stairs
  • Volute krater, a type of Greek urn
  • Volute, a scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of stringed musical instruments