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cylindrical

[si-lin-dri-kuhl] / sɪˈlɪn drɪ kəl /


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Each iLamp has batteries which are charged by a cylindrical solar panel.

From BBC May 1, 2026

These dimensions point to a thick, cylindrical body.

From Science Daily Apr. 29, 2026

On the grounds, 2018 was the year “Spectra,” the cylindrical rainbow tower, became part of the festival’s landscape.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

The machines essentially grow silicon crystals into cylindrical ingots that weigh hundreds of pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

Sitting atop one of the shop’s heavy worktables was a massive cylindrical container about four feet high and two feet across.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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