annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər 
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
an annular skin lesion
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The full annular phase will be visible only from remote research stations such as Concordia and Mirny, where the sun will hover low on the horizon.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There's just one month to go until the annular solar eclipse of 2026.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The duct is formed by the space between the main envelope and an annular wing.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17 over Antarctica.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
There's just one month to go until the annular solar eclipse of 2026.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The duct is formed by the space between the main envelope and an annular wing.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17 over Antarctica.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
Medical Definition
annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
the annular diaphragm of a microscope
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