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Annual Ring

Description:

An annual ring refers to a concentric growth ring that forms in the trunk of a woody plant, such as a tree. These rings represent one year of growth and are formed by a difference in cell size and density between the wood produced in the early and late parts of the growing season.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

1. The age of a tree can be determined by counting the number of annual rings in its trunk.
2. The wide annual rings of the redwood tree indicated years of favorable growth.

As an Adjective:

1. The annual ring growth pattern of the oak tree was clearly visible.
2. The annual ring measurement helps determine the tree's growth rate.

As a Verb:

1. The forester had to annual ring the tree to study its growth patterns.
2. Researchers annual ringed several trees to monitor their responses to environmental changes.

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