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Torus

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Noun

In Geometry, Surfaces & Topology:
  • The
    of such a
    in 3-dimensional Euclidean
    : a
    or
    by
    a
    , especially a
    , about a
    which
    in the same
    but does not
    it (e.g. like
    doughnut).
  • A
    which is a product of two circles.
  • A
    which is a product of two circles.;{{lb|en|topology|in combination|n-torus|4-torus|etc.}} The product of the
    number of circles.
  • In Geometry & Surfaces:
  • The
    of such a
    in 3-dimensional Euclidean
    : a
    or
    by
    a
    , especially a
    , about a
    which
    in the same
    but does not
    it (e.g. like
    doughnut).
  • A
    , especially a large
    used in physical research.
  • In Architecture:
    A large
    ,
    in
    , which
    at the
    of a
    and above the plinth.
    In Anatomy:
    A
    of
    or
    , especially one on the
    .
    In Botany:
    The
    the
    or
    to which the
    (or in the Asteraceae, the
    of a
    ) are attached.
    In Botany:
    The
    of a
    a wood-cell
    (
    ) having the
    over the
    cavity.
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    Origin

    torus
    English
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    torus
    Latin
    Sourced from
    Etym
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