The difference between Receptacle and Torus

When used as nouns, receptacle means a container, whereas torus means a topological space which is a product of two circles.

check bellow for the other definitions of Receptacle and Torus

Receptacle as a noun:

A container.
Receptacle as a noun (botany):

The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus. In the Asteraceae (aster or sunflower family), the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
Receptacle as a noun (phycology):

A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
Receptacle as a noun (zoology):

An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
Receptacle as a noun (electricity, US):

A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

Torus as a noun (topology):

A topological space which is a product of two circles.

Examples:

"A 4-variable Karnaugh map can be thought of, topologically, as being a torus."
Torus as a noun (mathematics):

The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut.
Torus as a noun (topology, in combination, <nowiki/>'''''n''-torus''', <nowiki/>'''4-torus''', etc.):

The product of the specified number of circles.
Torus as a noun (architecture):

A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
Torus as a noun (botany):

The end of the peduncle or flower stalk to which the floral parts (or in the Asteraceae, the florets of a flower head) are attached; receptacle, thalamus.
Torus as a noun (anatomy):

A rounded ridge, especially one on the occipital bone.