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[ noun ] a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

Used in print

(James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)

Spectra were obtained from a powdered sample having the shape of a right circular cylinder with a height to diameter ratio of 4 : 1 .

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solid roll prayer_wheel roller

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[ noun ] a chamber within which piston moves

Synonyms

piston_chamber

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[ noun ] a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
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[ noun ] a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air

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container aqualung

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