ANNULUS

Annulus

In mathematics, an annulus is a ring-shaped object, especially a region bounded by two concentric circles. The adjectival form is annular .

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annulus

Noun

  1. A ring- or donut-shaped area or structure.
  2. The region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radius.
  3. Any topological space homeomorphic to the region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radius.
  4. The ring of the sun not covered by the moon in an annular solar eclipse.
  5. Structure in a fern that consists of differentially thick-walled cells on a sporangium that bend and distort as a result of drying.
  6. The membranous remnants of a partial veil which leaves a ring on the stem of a mushroom.
  7. The space contained between the centre well bore and any external tubing. Sometimes used for separated gas flow.


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