Annulus Definition

annulus
noun
  1. a toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke"
  2. (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar

"Annulus" in song lyrics

See how annulus is used in real songs:

  • "sperm annulus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "heat transfer equivalent diameter for flow in annulus"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "annulus"

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