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What is an annulus?

What is an annulus? Here are some definitions.

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