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annulus

Pronunciation: /ˈanjʊləs/

Definition of annulus

noun (plural annuli /-lʌɪ, -liː/)

technical
  • a ring-shaped object, structure, or region.
  • Mathematics a plane figure consisting of the area between a pair of concentric circles.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin anulus, annulus

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Definition of annulus in the US English dictionary