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concentrically
adverb
uk /kənˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i/ us /kənˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i/
If a series of circles or rings are arranged concentrically, they all have the same centre:
An onion contains many concentrically arranged layers.
The rooms of the museum were built concentrically.
The castle was built concentrically, with an inner system of defences contained within an outer ring.
Jets of water are sprayed through a system of concentrically arranged nozzles.
A series of trenches runs concentrically around the hill.
For dessert we were offered a concentrically layered ice cream treat.
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