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Definition of annulus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general shapeTECH. ring-shaped object or structureTECH.
- The annulus was visible as a bright halo during the eclipse.
2.
mathematicsTECH. region between two concentric circlesTECH.
- The annulus was shaded in the diagram.
3.
astronomyTECH. ring of light during an annular eclipseTECH.
- The annulus appeared as the moon moved.
4.
plantTECH. structure around a sporangium for spore dispersalTECH.
- The fern's annulus helped release the spores.
5.
mycologyTECH. membranous ring on a mushroom stemTECH.
- The annulus was prominent on the mushroom.
6.
technologyTECH. space between a pipe and surrounding casingTECH.
- The engineer measured the annulus in the well.
Images of annulus
ring-shaped object or structure 
region between two concentric circles 
ring of light during an annular eclipse 
membranous ring on a mushroom stem 
space between a pipe and surrounding casing
Expressions with annulus
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tough outer layer of intervertebral discs in spine
The annulus fibrosus surrounds the nucleus pulposus in the spinal disc.
Origin of annulus
Latin, annulus (ring)
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Examples of annulus in a sentence
The annulus of the tree trunk was clearly visible. The annulus was highlighted in the math textbook. Engineers calculated the area of the annulus for the project. The annulus shone brightly during the eclipse. Photographers captured the annulus perfectly. The annulus was crucial for the plant's reproduction.
Botanists studied the annulus to understand spore release. The annulus was delicate and easily damaged. A small annulus encircled the mushroom's stalk. Technicians checked the annulus for leaks. Proper sealing of the annulus is crucial.
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- French:anneau, couronne circulaire, ...
- German:Ring, Ringfläche, ...
- Italian:anello, fascia circolare, ...
- Spanish:aro, anillo circular, ...
- Portuguese:estrutura anular, anel, ...
- Chinese:环, 环形区域, ...
- Japanese:環状物, 環状部, ...
- Arabic:حَلَقَة, حَلْقَة دَائِرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:טַבַּעַת, טַבַּעַת מְרֻוָּחַת, ...
- Russian:круг, кольцевая область, ...
- Ukrainian:кільце, область, ...
- Hindi:अंगूठी, वलयाकार क्षेत्र, ...
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