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toroids

Pronunciation: [ˈtɔːrɔɪdz]

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Learn how to use toroids in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geometry”

(noun) a toroid is a shape that looks like a doughnut. It is a three-dimensional object with a hole in the middle. Think of a circle that is rotated around an axis that is in the same plane as the circle but does not touch it. This shape can be seen in some toys or in designs in art.

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The child played with a toroid-shaped toy that looked like a colorful doughnut.

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The box wasn’t shaped like a toroid; it was just a regular square box.

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What would happen if we cut a toroid in half?

Context: “physics”

(noun) in physics, a toroid can refer to a coil of wire shaped like a doughnut. This is used in devices like transformers and inductors. When electricity flows through it, it creates a magnetic field.

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The engineer designed a toroid to improve the efficiency of the electrical circuit.

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The circuit did not work well without the toroid; a straight wire would not create the same effect.

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How does the toroid help in producing a magnetic field?

How to pronounce toroids

Pronunciation: [ˈtɔːrɔɪdz]

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