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atoll

/əˈtɒl/
Meanings

  • A ring-shaped coral reef with a central lagoon

    - "The atoll provided a peaceful lagoon for swimming and snorkeling."
    - "The coral atoll was home to a diverse range of marine life."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with atoll
all , call , fall , hall , mall , pall , stall , tall , yall
Homophones
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  1. Atoll (en) : A ring-shaped coral reef with a central lagoon.

  2. Atoll (fr) : An atoll is a ring of coral islands surrounding a central lagoon.

Variants
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atoll , atolls , Kure Atoll , Ocean Island , Palmyra Atoll , take a toll , take a/its toll , take its toll
Forms
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{"term"=>"Atoll", "definition"=>"A ring-shaped coral reef with a central lagoon."}, {"term"=>"Atoll Formation", "definition"=>"The process by which an atoll is formed through the rise of sea level and the subsequent growth of coral reefs around a volcanic island."}

Etymology
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From the Dhivehi language, meaning 'ring'.

Trivia
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  1. {"fact"=>"Did you know that there are over 1,500 atolls spread across the world's oceans?", "source"=>"NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"}

Related Concepts
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  1. Coral Atoll:

  2. Atoll Ecosystem:

Culture
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Atolls have significant cultural and historical importance to many Pacific Island communities. They provide a unique and fragile ecosystem that is essential for the survival of many marine species.

How to Memorize "atoll"

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    - Imagine a circular coral reef with a central lagoon surrounded by clear waters. Visualize the abundant marine life that thrives in the rich ecosystem of the atoll.

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