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annular

[an-yuh-ler] / ˈæn jə lər /


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Porokeratosis is a skin disease that leads to the development of annular or circular, red and itchy lesions.

From Science Daily Apr. 22, 2024

I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.

From Seattle Times Apr. 14, 2024

In a total eclipse, the Moon fully blocks the Sun from Earth view, while during an annular eclipse, a narrow ring of sunlight can be seen encircling the Moon.

From Salon Mar. 27, 2024

Stargazers and astronomers witnessed an annular solar eclipse in parts of the US, Central and South America.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2023

Additional features: One jar has an annular base, probably in imitation of such bases on chinaware.

From Mohave Pottery by Harner, Michaell J.




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