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doughnut (esp US), donut anything shaped like a ring, such as the reaction vessel of a thermonuclear reactor doughnut [′dō‚nət] (nucleonics) Also spelled donut. The toroidal vacuum chamber in which electrons are accelerated in a betatron or synchrotron. Also known as toroid. An assembly of enriched fissionable material, often doughnut-shaped, used in a thermal reactor to provide a local increase in fast neutron flux for experimental purposes. (petroleum engineering) A ring of wedges or a threaded, tapered ring that supports a pipe string. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``The small independent doughnut shop operators are able to run a lower overhead,'' said Lincoln Watase, president of Yum Yum Donut Shops, which owns Winchell's. Crystal Cove is an absolutely gorgeous venue," he said, that's brought the "upscale moneyed individuals" who wouldn't be seen at the Adams Avenue doughnut shop. Nevertheless, Nick soon takes root in this eclectic community, finds work at a local doughnut shop, and seeks out the attention of a beautiful teenage girl, Diana. |
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