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atoll Definition and Meaning in English (atoll definition)

noun
Synonyms:coral islandcoral reef islandring-shaped island
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Atoll definition: An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, formed on top of a submerged volcanic island.

Definitions of Atoll

  1. 1noun

    An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, formed on top of a submerged volcanic island.

Example Sentences

casual

“The remote atoll was a haven for diverse marine life.”

casual

“Many small atolls are found in the Pacific Ocean.”

Synonyms

coral islandcoral reef islandring-shaped island

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pluralatolls
adjectiveatoll-like

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Atoll definition: An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, formed on top of a submerged volcanic island.
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'Atoll' translates to 'atoll' in English. Atoll definition: An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, formed on top of a submerged volcanic island.
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